Willow's Rest food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Merton
Willow's Rest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 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: 12 Wandle Way, Mitcham, CR4 4NB
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Willow's Rest sits behind roughly 1,033 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ← Willow's Rest | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Willow's Rest 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 Willow's Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Willow's Rest
What is Willow's Rest's food hygiene rating?
Willow's Rest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Willow's Rest safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow's Rest last inspected?
Willow's Rest was last inspected on 10 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 Willow's Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow's Rest compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Willow's Rest holds a 4. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Willow's Rest 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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