Rosy Lea Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Rosy Lea Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2025, 14 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: 78 London Road, Morden, SM4 5AZ
How it compares in Merton
That puts Rosy Lea Cafe 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% | ← Rosy Lea Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rosy Lea Cafe 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 Rosy Lea Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Rosy Lea Cafe
What is Rosy Lea Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rosy Lea Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Rosy Lea Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rosy Lea Cafe last inspected?
Rosy Lea Cafe was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 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 Rosy Lea Cafe?
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 Rosy Lea Cafe compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Rosy Lea Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Rosy Lea Cafe 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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