Food Hygiene Ratings in Wandsworth

2,774 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.4% rated "very good".

2,774
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
36
Rated 0 or 1
76.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.4%1,821
Good13.7%326
Satisfactory7.6%182
Improvement Needed0.8%18
Major Improvement1.4%33
Urgent Improvement0.1%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,33748.2%
Retailers - other53419.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1595.7%
Caring Premises1495.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub1415.1%
Other catering premises1033.7%
Distributors/Transporters833.0%
Manufacturers/packers772.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Wandsworth are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Wandsworth currently has 2,774 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,383 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 36 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Brickwood CafeSW12 9RQ0Oct 16, 2025
UK Food & WineSW11 4ND0Aug 11, 2025
Wahaya LtdSW11 3JR0Sep 05, 2025
Anema & Core Di Nando & FilippoSW18 4LT1Sep 26, 2025
Anwar Trading LtdSW18 5EF1Oct 08, 2025
BasilSW17 0RH1Jan 31, 2025
Battersea Foods LimitedSW8 4BU1Nov 05, 2025
Battersea Meat MarketSW11 2PE1Sep 18, 2025
Bhavins GrocersSW17 7TG1Oct 17, 2025
Big Taste Battersea LimitedSW8 4FN1Dec 10, 2025
CERBEROSW17 8TA1Sep 12, 2025
ChatkharaSW17 7TS1Sep 05, 2025
Condell SuperstoreSW8 4JA1Nov 05, 2025
Cost CutterSW8 4ED1Sep 06, 2025
Digby's Patesserie LtdSW11 2QP1Sep 23, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wandsworth have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,821 food businesses in Wandsworth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Wandsworth?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Wandsworth?+

Inspection frequency in Wandsworth depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies