Abel & Cole Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Merton
Abel & Cole Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 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: Unit 25 And 26 Boundary Business Court 92 - 94 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3TD
How it compares in Merton
That puts Abel & Cole Ltd 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% | ← Abel & Cole Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Abel & Cole Ltd 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 Abel & Cole Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Abel & Cole Ltd
What is Abel & Cole Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Abel & Cole Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Abel & Cole Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abel & Cole Ltd last inspected?
Abel & Cole Ltd was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Abel & Cole Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abel & Cole Ltd compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Abel & Cole Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Abel & Cole Ltd 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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