Sugar Cane Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
Sugar Cane Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 247 - 249 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 1JW
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Sugar Cane Bar among the 1,887 places in Wandsworth holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,887 | 78% | ← Sugar Cane Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 453 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Sugar Cane Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sugar Cane Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Love Tea &Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| 2 Love Tea & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Al Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Afghan Organic Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Abilio's Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Sugar Cane Bar
What is Sugar Cane Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sugar Cane Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Sugar Cane Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sugar Cane Bar last inspected?
Sugar Cane Bar was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sugar Cane Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sugar Cane Bar compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Sugar Cane Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Sugar Cane Bar 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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