Close Brothers food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Merton
Close Brothers 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 17 October 2023, 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: First Floor Wimbledon Bridge House 1 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3RU
How it compares in Merton
That puts Close Brothers 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% | ← Close Brothers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Close Brothers 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 Close Brothers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| 601 Queens Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Aimer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Aya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Close Brothers
What is Close Brothers's food hygiene rating?
Close Brothers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Close Brothers 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 Close Brothers last inspected?
Close Brothers was last inspected on 17 October 2023, 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 Close Brothers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Close Brothers compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Close Brothers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Close Brothers 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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