Cobham Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Cobham Store 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 5 February 2024, 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: 3 Cobham Court Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Cobham Store 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% | ← Cobham Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Cobham Store 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 Cobham Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Cobham Store
What is Cobham Store's food hygiene rating?
Cobham Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Cobham Store 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 Cobham Store last inspected?
Cobham Store was last inspected on 5 February 2024, 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 Cobham Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cobham Store compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Cobham Store holds a 4. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Cobham Store 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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