P J Frankland Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wandsworth
P J Frankland Butcher 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 20 August 2024, 22 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: 173 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EF
How it compares in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so P J Frankland Butcher sits behind roughly 1,887 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,887 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ← P J Frankland Butcher | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 P J Frankland Butcher 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 P J Frankland Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander House Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| A1 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Afuego Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Adada Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Another Brother Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| 3 Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
Questions about P J Frankland Butcher
What is P J Frankland Butcher's food hygiene rating?
P J Frankland Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wandsworth Council on 20 August 2024.
Is P J Frankland Butcher 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 P J Frankland Butcher last inspected?
P J Frankland Butcher was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 P J Frankland Butcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does P J Frankland Butcher compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while P J Frankland Butcher holds a 4. 307 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects P J Frankland Butcher 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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