London · 1,558 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
21 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 35 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 285 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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107 days median · 150 days average
across 406 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 285 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | Takeover | The Greenplate Inc | SW19 4HD |
| 2026-07-25 | Takeover | Bbq Tonight | SW19 8JZ |
| 2026-07-25 | Takeover | Shake'n wings | CR4 1LU |
| 2026-07-25 | Takeover | Library cafe | SW19 7NB |
| 2026-07-25 | Opened | Little Spoon | |
| 2026-07-25 | Opened | Amaana Education | SM4 5PR |
| 2026-07-25 | Opened | IZU | |
| 2026-07-25 | Opened | Kerrys Kitchen |
How does Merton's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Merton? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Merton this year?
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