What is the average food hygiene rating in Wandsworth?

The average food hygiene rating in Wandsworth is 4.63 out of 5, across 2,429 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Wandsworth compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77% of rated premises in Wandsworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wandsworth 223 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Wandsworth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,871 food businesses in Wandsworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77% of the 2,429 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Wandsworth have a low hygiene rating?

63 food businesses in Wandsworth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Wandsworth food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wandsworth (2,893 establishments on record, 2,429 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Wandsworth

In Wandsworth, 77% of 2,429 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.63/5. These figures cover 2,893 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Wandsworth has 1,871 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,429 rated premises (77%). 63 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 77%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.7 pp
National rank: 223 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Wandsworth

5★ Very Good

1,871 (77%)

4★ Good

321 (13.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

174 (7.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

36 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.2%)

Plus 330 awaiting inspection and 134 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 330 awaiting inspection and 134 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Wandsworth: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Wandsworth?: The average food hygiene rating in Wandsworth is 4.63 out of 5, across 2,429 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Wandsworth compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77% of rated premises in Wandsworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wandsworth 223 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Wandsworth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,871 food businesses in Wandsworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77% of the 2,429 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Wandsworth have a low hygiene rating?: 63 food businesses in Wandsworth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Wandsworth food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wandsworth (2,893 establishments on record, 2,429 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Wandsworth

Top-rated places in Wandsworth

Peabodys CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lanesborough Wing St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road, London, Wandsworth · SW17 0QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Peabodys Coffee LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St James Wing St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road, London, Wandsworth · SW17 0QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Brekkie Cafe & RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 153 Battersea Park Road, London, Wandsworth
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sophie's DelightRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SW18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Fendale LtdOther catering premises · Unit 10 Heliport Industrial Estate 40 Lombard Road, London, Wandsworth · SW11 3SS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
BoemoOther catering premises · Food Exchange New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms Lane, London, Wandsworth · SW8 5EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
CaminataRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 96 Bedford Hill, London, Wandsworth · SW12 9HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Harrison Catering Services LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sellincourt Primary School Sellincourt Road, London, Wandsworth · SW17 9SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Mitie HealthcareOther catering premises · St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road, London, Wandsworth · SW17 0QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Nightingale HouseCaring Premises · Nightingale House 105 Nightingale Lane, London, Wandsworth · SW12 8NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
St Georges HospitalCaring Premises · St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road, London, Wandsworth · SW17 0QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
St Georges C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Georges C Of E Primary School Corunna Road, London, Wandsworth · SW8 4JS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Wandsworth

Wahaya LtdRetailers - other · 154 Battersea High Street, London, Wandsworth · SW11 3JR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025
Jamaica BitesTakeaway/sandwich shop · Broadway Market Tooting High Street, London, Wandsworth · SW17 0RJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
UK Food & WineRetailers - other · 184 Battersea Park Road, London, Wandsworth · SW11 4ND
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 August 2025
Panadam DeliOther catering premises · 2 Marius Road, London, Wandsworth · SW17 7QQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
Cost CutterRetailers - other · 178 Thessaly Road, London, Wandsworth
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 September 2025
Il MolinoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 284 Battersea Park Road, London, Wandsworth · SW11 3BT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 November 2025
Queenstown ExpressRetailers - other · 175 Queenstown Road, London, Wandsworth · SW8 3RW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
Blanca CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 298 Battersea Park Road, London, Wandsworth · SW11 3BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,893 real Food Standards Agency records for Wandsworth, of which 2,429 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.