Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: Garden Centre Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ
How it compares in Merton
That puts Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre 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% | ← Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre 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 Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Residential Home Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Annex Abbey House Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Asilia Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bangers and Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre
What is Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre 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 Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre last inspected?
Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre 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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