Hardings News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wandsworth
Hardings News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 329 Tildesley Road, London, SW15 3BB
How it compares in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hardings News sits behind roughly 1,885 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,885 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 13% | ← Hardings News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hardings News 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 Hardings News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajahs Beauty Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Artisan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aramark @ Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alforno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Adada Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Alton Community Playschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Arise Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Hardings News
What is Hardings News's food hygiene rating?
Hardings News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wandsworth Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Hardings News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hardings News last inspected?
Hardings News was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months 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 Hardings News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardings News compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,424 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while Hardings News holds a 4. 305 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Hardings News 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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