L Westlake Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
L Westlake Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 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: 152 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so L Westlake Newsagents 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% | ← L Westlake Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 L Westlake Newsagents 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 L Westlake Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Antoinette Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aimer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about L Westlake Newsagents
What is L Westlake Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
L Westlake Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 18 October 2023.
Is L Westlake Newsagents 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was L Westlake Newsagents last inspected?
L Westlake Newsagents was last inspected on 18 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 L Westlake Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does L Westlake Newsagents compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while L Westlake Newsagents holds a 4. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects L Westlake Newsagents 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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