Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to eight Merton establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Merton’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to six restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: The Brioche at 39 Windsor Avenue, South Wimbledon, London; rated on December 13

• Rated 5: The Crooked Billet at 14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon; rated on December 12

• Rated 5: Costa Coffee at 64 London Road, Morden; rated on December 8

• Rated 5: Hall Place at 5 Church Road, Mitcham; rated on December 8

• Rated 5: Southey Bowling Club at 72 Lower Downs Road, Raynes Park; rated on December 8

• Rated 5: X O Chocolate at 87 Quicks Road, South Wimbledon, London; rated on December 6

Takeaways

And two ratings have been handed to takeaways:

• Rated 5: Subway at 6 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon; rated on December 12

• Rated 5: Crystal Chinese at 413 Kingston Road, Raynes Park; rated on December 7