Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Light on the Common food hygiene rating
Light on the Common
48 High Street
Wimbledon
Merton
SW19 5AX Inspected 2 September 2026
Wimbledon
Merton
SW19 5AX Inspected 2 September 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
Light on the Common in Merton currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 2 September 2026. Light on the Common is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 48 High Street, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5AX.
- Business name
- Light on the Common
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Merton
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 2 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 200146
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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
2 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Light on the Common has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 7 March 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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