Merton takeaway handed new food hygiene rating

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 18th Sep 2023, 09:47 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.

Mexican Fresh/Dragon Wok, a takeaway at Unit 23, 55-59 Weir Road, Wimbledon, London was given the score after assessment on August 11, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Merton's 105 takeaways with ratings, 65 (62%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.