What is the average food hygiene rating in SW18?

The average food hygiene rating in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth is 4.64 out of 5, across 398 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SW18 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

304 food businesses in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.4% of the 398 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in SW18 have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 SW18 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth (480 establishments on record, 398 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 SW18

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.64/5, with 76.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 480 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SW18 (Wandsworth) has 304 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 398 rated premises (76.4%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Rating distribution in SW18

5★ Very Good

304 (76.4%)

4★ Good

62 (15.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

21 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 53 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SW18: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SW18?: The average food hygiene rating in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth is 4.64 out of 5, across 398 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SW18 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 304 food businesses in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.4% of the 398 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in SW18 have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 SW18 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SW18 postcode area of Wandsworth (480 establishments on record, 398 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.

Top-rated places in SW18

Sophie's DelightRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SW18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Kaspas DessertsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 115 - 117 Wandsworth High Street, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Partyboxldn LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SW18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Cafe TamraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 198 St Anns Hill, London, Wandsworth · SW18 2RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery & PreschoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Duntshill Mill 21 Riverdale Drive, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Magdalen NurseryCaring Premises · The Lodge Wandsworth Cemetery Magdalen Road, London, Wandsworth · SW18 3NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Abacus Ark NurseryCaring Premises · 17 Enterprise Way, London, Wandsworth · SW18 1FZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
McDonald's Restaurants LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Macdonalds 42 Garratt Lane, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4FT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Pizza Go GoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 West Hill, London, Wandsworth · SW18 1RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Yume School UK LtdCaring Premises · 10 Point Pleasant, London, Wandsworth · SW18 1GG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
PS Catering Management LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheringdale Primary School Standen Road, London, Wandsworth · SW18 5TR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
BrewblackDistributors/Transporters · Unit 15 9 Lydden Road, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026

Places needing improvement in SW18

The Eclectic Collection London LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 575 Garratt Lane, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4ST
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Anema & Core Di Nando & FilippoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kitchen 13 29 Lydden Road, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4LT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
Anwar Trading LtdRetailers - other · 177 Merton Road, London, Wandsworth · SW18 5EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 October 2025
Wandsworth Premier LtdRetailers - other · 139 Wandsworth High Street, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4JB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 November 2025
Michaels Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 58c - 60 Allfarthing Lane, London, Wandsworth · SW18 2AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 October 2025
Little Asia KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 162 Garratt Lane, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4DA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 September 2025
Magna CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Baltimore House Juniper Drive, London, Wandsworth · SW18 1TS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
:: Six Seven Wings/Clapham doner express/ truffle pizza square/Halal chicken and pizza/Chicken ValleyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 122 Wandsworth High Street, London, Wandsworth · SW18 4JP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 480 real Food Standards Agency records for the SW18 postcode area, of which 398 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.