Whistle Stop Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
Whistle Stop Fish and Chips 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 7 April 2025, 15 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: 59 Approach Road, Raynes Park, SW20 8BA
How it compares in Merton
That puts Whistle Stop Fish and Chips 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% | ← Whistle Stop Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whistle Stop Fish and Chips 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 Whistle Stop Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Alexander House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Whistle Stop Fish and Chips
What is Whistle Stop Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Whistle Stop Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Whistle Stop Fish and Chips 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 Whistle Stop Fish and Chips last inspected?
Whistle Stop Fish and Chips was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 Whistle Stop Fish and Chips?
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 Whistle Stop Fish and Chips compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Whistle Stop Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Whistle Stop Fish and Chips 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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