Little Forest Folk

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Little Forest Folk is a school/college/university located at 104 Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 0SZ, in the Merton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 October 2025, 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 1,515 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Merton is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
104 Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon, Merton
Postcode
SW20 0SZ
Local Authority
Merton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
745162

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Forest Folk?

Little Forest Folk 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 school/college/university?

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 Little Forest Folk last inspected?

Little Forest Folk was last inspected on 2025-10-13. 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 Little Forest Folk located?

Little Forest Folk is located at 104 Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon, Merton , SW20 0SZ, in the Merton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SW20 postcode area.