Merton takeaway given new food hygiene rating

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 21st Feb 2024, 17:36 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 four-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

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

Waffle Jack's, a takeaway at 8 Merton Park Parade, Kingston Road, Wimbledon was given the score after assessment on January 16, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Merton's 106 takeaways with ratings, 70 (66%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.