The Hive Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
The Hive Cafe 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 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Laurence Residence Froebel College Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts The Hive Cafe 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% | ← The Hive Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Hive Cafe 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 The Hive Cafe, 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 |
| Alton Community Playschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ashmead Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Ashburton Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Alforno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Ashburton Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| A Craver's Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hive Cafe
What is The Hive Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hive Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Hive Cafe 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 The Hive Cafe last inspected?
The Hive Cafe was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 The Hive Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hive Cafe compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects The Hive Cafe 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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