Merton takeaway given new food hygiene rating

By Patrick Jack, Data Reporter
Published 28th Jul 2022, 08:39 BST
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.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.
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.
A Merton takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Merton takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Xu Sheng, a takeaway at 76 Monarch Parade, London Road, Mitcham was given the score after assessment on June 22, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Merton's 126 takeaways with ratings, 72 (57%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.