Hand & Racquet
Very good. Last inspection 1 April 2026.
Quick facts
- Hand & Racquet scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 1 April 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in Merton.
- Inspected by Merton Environmental Health.
Local authority: Merton · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
More pub/bar/nightclub in Merton.
Ganleys Irish Bar
Pub/bar/nightclub · SM4 5HT
KFC
Takeaway/sandwich shop · SM4 5HT
Creams
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SM4 5HT
The China Garden
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SM4 5HP
Verona
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SM4 5HJ
Domino's Pizza
Takeaway/sandwich shop · SW19 1LA
What people ask about Hand & Racquet.
What is Hand & Racquet's FSA hygiene rating?
Hand & Racquet scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 1 April 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Hand & Racquet last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Hand & Racquet was on 1 April 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Hand & Racquet required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does Hand & Racquet compare to other venues in Merton?
Hand & Racquet's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Merton on the dedicated Merton aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
Verify this independently.
RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 1 April 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.