Grove Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Grove Mini Mart 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB
How it compares in Merton
That puts Grove Mini Mart 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% | ← Grove Mini Mart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grove Mini Mart 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 Grove Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Arma Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Grove Mini Mart
What is Grove Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Grove Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Grove Mini Mart 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 Grove Mini Mart last inspected?
Grove Mini Mart was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 Grove Mini Mart?
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 Grove Mini Mart compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Grove Mini Mart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Grove Mini Mart 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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