Britannia Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wandsworth
Britannia Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 9 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: 178 Franciscan Road, London, SW17 8HH
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Britannia Fish Bar 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% | ← Britannia Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Britannia Fish Bar 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 Britannia Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mirage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Tooting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| 3 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| And Then Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Al-Risalah Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Britannia Fish Bar
What is Britannia Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Britannia Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Britannia Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Britannia Fish Bar last inspected?
Britannia Fish Bar was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 9 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 Britannia Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Britannia Fish Bar compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Britannia Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Britannia Fish Bar 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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