Lime & Thyme food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Lime & Thyme 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 56 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 0LA
How it compares in Merton
That puts Lime & Thyme 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% | ← Lime & Thyme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lime & Thyme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Alexander House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
Questions about Lime & Thyme
What is Lime & Thyme's food hygiene rating?
Lime & Thyme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Lime & Thyme 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 Lime & Thyme last inspected?
Lime & Thyme was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
How does Lime & Thyme compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Lime & Thyme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Lime & Thyme 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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Lime & Thyme is one of 118 rated food businesses in Raynes Park. See every hygiene rating in Raynes Park →
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