Southcroft Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wandsworth
Southcroft Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2026, 2 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: Ichthus Southcroft Church 276 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NU
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Southcroft Church 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% | ← Southcroft Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 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 Southcroft Church 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 Southcroft Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Arma Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Southcroft Church
What is Southcroft Church's food hygiene rating?
Southcroft Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Southcroft Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southcroft Church last inspected?
Southcroft Church was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 Southcroft Church?
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 Southcroft Church compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Southcroft Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Southcroft Church 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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