The China Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
The China Garden 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
This is a fresh result: The China Garden was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 95 - 97 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP
How it compares in Merton
That puts The China Garden among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 81% 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 | 81% | ← The China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 14% | ||
| 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 273 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The China Garden 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 The China Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
Questions about The China Garden
What is The China Garden's food hygiene rating?
The China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The China Garden 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 The China Garden last inspected?
The China Garden was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 The China Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The China Garden compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,269 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and The China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects The China Garden 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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