HKS Riversdale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wandsworth
HKS Riversdale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2024, 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: 289 Merton Road, London
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts HKS Riversdale 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% | ← HKS Riversdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HKS Riversdale 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 HKS Riversdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Alexander House Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| A1 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Aquilaria Mart Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Afuego Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Anas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Anjappar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about HKS Riversdale
What is HKS Riversdale's food hygiene rating?
HKS Riversdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 14 February 2024.
Is HKS Riversdale 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HKS Riversdale last inspected?
HKS Riversdale was last inspected on 14 February 2024, 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 HKS Riversdale?
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 HKS Riversdale compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and HKS Riversdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects HKS Riversdale 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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