River Side Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
River Side Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 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: Cafe Ravensbury Park Medical Centre 1 - 3 Ravensbury Lane, Mitcham, CR4 4DH
How it compares in Merton
That puts River Side Cafe 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% | ← River Side Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 River Side Cafe 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 River Side Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about River Side Cafe
What is River Side Cafe's food hygiene rating?
River Side Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 10 July 2024.
Is River Side Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was River Side Cafe last inspected?
River Side Cafe was last inspected on 10 July 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 River Side Cafe?
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 River Side Cafe compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and River Side Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects River Side Cafe 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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