Peter's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
Peter's holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Merton score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Merton ratings →
Address: 43 Gorringe Park Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 2DD
How this rating has changed
Peter's was re-inspected on 26 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Merton
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 1,280 rated places in Merton score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Peter's | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 312 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Peter's the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Peter's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| A Paris Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| After School Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Peter's
What is Peter's's food hygiene rating?
Peter's has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Merton Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Peter's safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Peter's last inspected?
Peter's was last inspected on 26 June 2026, 2 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 Peter's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peter's compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,280 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Peter's holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Peter's 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Merton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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