Dahlia food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Richmond-Upon-Thames
Dahlia holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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
This rating dates from 5 February 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 178 Castelnau, Barnes, SW13 9DH
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
In Richmond-Upon-Thames, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Dahlia sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,011 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Dahlia | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dahlia 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 Dahlia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mezza & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Admiral Cafe Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| & Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Dahlia
What is Dahlia's food hygiene rating?
Dahlia has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Dahlia safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Dahlia last inspected?
Dahlia was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Dahlia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dahlia 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, while Dahlia holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects Dahlia 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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