Bar Social food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
Bar Social 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 21 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: 245 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 1JW
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Bar Social among the 1,885 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 | 1,885 | 78% | ← Bar Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 161 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 471 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 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 Bar Social 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 Bar Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Love Tea &Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 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 Bar Social
What is Bar Social's food hygiene rating?
Bar Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 21 August 2023.
Is Bar Social 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 Bar Social last inspected?
Bar Social was last inspected on 21 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 Bar Social?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar Social compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,424 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Bar Social 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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