Coffee in the Wood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Coffee in the Wood 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 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 99 - 101 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood
How it compares in Merton
That puts Coffee in the Wood 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% | ← Coffee in the Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coffee in the Wood 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 Coffee in the Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| After School Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Tooting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| 3 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Coffee in the Wood
What is Coffee in the Wood's food hygiene rating?
Coffee in the Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Coffee in the Wood 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 Coffee in the Wood last inspected?
Coffee in the Wood was last inspected on 30 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Coffee in the Wood?
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 Coffee in the Wood compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Coffee in the Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Coffee in the Wood 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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