Cynthia's African Dishes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wandsworth
Cynthia's African Dishes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cynthia's African Dishes was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 46 Battersea Park Road, London
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Cynthia's African Dishes 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% | ← Cynthia's African Dishes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 161 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 471 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 Cynthia's African Dishes 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 Cynthia's African Dishes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abilio's Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Cynthia's African Dishes
What is Cynthia's African Dishes's food hygiene rating?
Cynthia's African Dishes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Cynthia's African Dishes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cynthia's African Dishes last inspected?
Cynthia's African Dishes was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Cynthia's African Dishes?
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 Cynthia's African Dishes compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,424 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Cynthia's African Dishes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Cynthia's African Dishes 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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