New Horizons Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Merton
New Horizons Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: Community Centre New Horizon Centre South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LT
How it compares in Merton
That puts New Horizons 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% | ← New Horizons 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 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 New Horizons 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 New Horizons Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about New Horizons Centre
What is New Horizons Centre's food hygiene rating?
New Horizons Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 24 July 2025.
Is New Horizons 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Horizons Centre last inspected?
New Horizons Centre was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 New Horizons Centre?
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 New Horizons Centre compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and New Horizons Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects New Horizons 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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