The Grapes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
The Grapes 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 20 July 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: The Grapes 39 Fairfield Street, London, SW18 1DX
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts The Grapes 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 Grapes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Grapes 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 Grapes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afuego Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 3 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Alcohol Delivery London Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Alexander House Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| A1 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about The Grapes
What is The Grapes's food hygiene rating?
The Grapes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 20 July 2023.
Is The Grapes 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 Grapes last inspected?
The Grapes was last inspected on 20 July 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 Grapes?
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 The Grapes compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Grapes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects The Grapes 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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