Al Gusto food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
Al Gusto 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 16 August 2025, 10 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: Ground And First Floors 85 Northcote Road, London, SW11 6PJ
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Al Gusto 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% | ← Al Gusto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Al Gusto 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 Al Gusto, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Alma Cafe//Tomo Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 2 Love Tea & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Alfriston Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| 2 Love Tea &Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afghan Organic Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Al Gusto
What is Al Gusto's food hygiene rating?
Al Gusto has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 16 August 2025.
Is Al Gusto 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 Al Gusto last inspected?
Al Gusto was last inspected on 16 August 2025, 10 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 Al Gusto?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Al Gusto compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Al Gusto is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Al Gusto 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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