Harris Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Harris Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Harris Primary Academy Merton 148 Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JW
How it compares in Merton
That puts Harris Academy 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% | ← Harris Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harris Academy 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 Harris Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
Questions about Harris Academy
What is Harris Academy's food hygiene rating?
Harris Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Harris Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harris Academy last inspected?
Harris Academy was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Harris Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris Academy compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Harris Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Harris Academy 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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