The Cats Back food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wandsworth
The Cats Back holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 December 2025, 6 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: Public House The Cats Back 86 - 88 Point Pleasant, London, SW18 1PP
How it compares in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cats Back sits behind roughly 2,194 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,887 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ← The Cats Back | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cats Back 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 Cats Back, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Afuego Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| 3 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Adada Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| All Saints Church Homeless Meals And Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Aggelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| 1910 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Alcohol Delivery London Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
Questions about The Cats Back
What is The Cats Back's food hygiene rating?
The Cats Back has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wandsworth Council on 19 December 2025.
Is The Cats Back safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cats Back last inspected?
The Cats Back was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 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 The Cats Back?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cats Back compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while The Cats Back holds a 3. 162 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects The Cats Back 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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