South Lane Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kingston-Upon-Thames
South Lane Food And Wine holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 161 - 163 South Lane, New Malden, KT3 5ES
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 1,274 rated places in Kingston-Upon-Thames score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 937 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← South Lane Food And Wine | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At South Lane Food And Wine the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to South Lane Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B E Bird Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| 1 Bunge Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bangsooni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Anomaly Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Accent Catering @ Richard Challoner Academy School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 601 PM/Malden Pocha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about South Lane Food And Wine
What is South Lane Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
South Lane Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 8 December 2025.
Is South Lane Food And Wine safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was South Lane Food And Wine last inspected?
South Lane Food And Wine was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Lane Food And Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Lane Food And Wine compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while South Lane Food And Wine holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects South Lane Food And Wine and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kingston-Upon-Thames, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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