Wings Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
Wings Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 77 Sherwood Park Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NB
How it compares in Merton
That puts Wings Cottage among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Wings Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Wings Cottage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wings Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Wings Cottage
What is Wings Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Wings Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Wings Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wings Cottage last inspected?
Wings Cottage was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wings Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wings Cottage compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Wings Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Wings Cottage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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