Friends Food and Wine
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Friends Food and Wine is a retailers - other located at Ground Floor Shop 172 Church Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 3BW, in the Merton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Merton oversees 1,602 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Merton is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Friends Food and Wine?
Friends Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Merton.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Friends Food and Wine last inspected?
Friends Food and Wine was last inspected on 2026-01-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Friends Food and Wine located?
Friends Food and Wine is located at Ground Floor Shop 172 Church Road, Mitcham, Merton , CR4 3BW, in the Merton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CR4 postcode area.