Food Hygiene Ratings in Wandsworth

2,934 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 79.0% rated "very good".

2,934
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
56
Rated 0 or 1
79.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good79.0%1,923
Good12.3%299
Satisfactory5.2%126
Improvement Needed1.2%29
Major Improvement2.1%52
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,26243.0%
Retailers - other59020.1%
Other catering premises2067.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1966.7%
Caring Premises1495.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1384.7%
Distributors/Transporters883.0%
Manufacturers/packers873.0%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,934 registered food businesses for Wandsworth. Of these, 2,433 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 56 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bento RiceSW17 0SU0Jul 24, 2026
Digby's Patesserie LtdSW11 2QP0Jun 29, 2026
Freak SceneSW12 8QX0Jun 16, 2026
Molten ToffeeSW17 7RE0Jul 16, 2026
Amco Newsagents1Aug 28, 2026
Balti KitchenSW11 2PG1Sep 09, 2026
Battersea Foods LimitedSW8 4BU1Nov 05, 2025
Battersea Meat MarketSW11 2PE1Sep 18, 2025
Beirut counter1Sep 17, 2026
Bhavins GrocersSW17 7TG1Oct 17, 2025
Big Taste Battersea LimitedSW8 4FN1Dec 10, 2025
Blanca CafeSW11 3BU1Mar 23, 2026
BURRIDOSSW17 9NG1Jul 01, 2026
Chicken 2 GoSW11 3QA1Aug 20, 2026
Condell SuperstoreSW8 4JA1Nov 05, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wandsworth have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,923 food businesses in Wandsworth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.0% 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