Horse and Groom food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merton
Horse and Groom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: The Horse And Groom 131 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 1DE
How it compares in Merton
That puts Horse and Groom 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% | ← Horse and Groom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Horse and Groom 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 Horse and Groom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Antoinette Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Horse and Groom
What is Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating?
Horse and Groom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Horse and Groom 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horse and Groom last inspected?
Horse and Groom was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Horse and Groom?
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 Horse and Groom compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Horse and Groom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Horse and Groom 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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