The Jar - Healthy Vending food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Wandsworth
The Jar - Healthy Vending holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 19 Lombard Road, London, SW11 3RH
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts The Jar - Healthy Vending 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 Jar - Healthy Vending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jar - Healthy Vending 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Organic Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| 606 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Al Phoenic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2024 |
| Alcohol Delivery London Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| 508 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| 2 Love Tea &Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Abilio's Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Jar - Healthy Vending
What is The Jar - Healthy Vending's food hygiene rating?
The Jar - Healthy Vending has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 22 December 2023.
Is The Jar - Healthy Vending 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jar - Healthy Vending last inspected?
The Jar - Healthy Vending was last inspected on 22 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Jar - Healthy Vending?
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 Jar - Healthy Vending compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Jar - Healthy Vending is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects The Jar - Healthy Vending 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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