Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Southern Kitchen food hygiene rating
The Southern Kitchen
249 Northborough Road
Streatham
London
Merton
SW16 4TR Inspected 6 May 2026
Streatham
London
Merton
SW16 4TR Inspected 6 May 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Merton
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Southern Kitchen in Merton currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 May 2026. The Southern Kitchen is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 249 Northborough Road, Streatham, London, Merton, SW16 4TR.
- Business name
- The Southern Kitchen
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Merton
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 6 May 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1716989
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
6 May 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Southern Kitchen.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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