The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Richmond-Upon-Thames
The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 208 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NJ
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
That puts The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio among the 1,011 places in Richmond-Upon-Thames holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,011 | 73% | ← The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 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 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 The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio 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 Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Archdeacon of Cambridge's CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Albany Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bonvivan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bar Estilo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
Questions about The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio
What is The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio's food hygiene rating?
The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio 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 Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio last inspected?
The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, and The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio 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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