St Judes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
St Judes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: 172 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LD
How it compares in Merton
That puts St Judes 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% | ← St Judes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Judes 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 St Judes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about St Judes
What is St Judes's food hygiene rating?
St Judes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 19 October 2023.
Is St Judes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Judes last inspected?
St Judes was last inspected on 19 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 St Judes?
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 St Judes compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and St Judes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects St Judes 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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