Small Somali Restaurant food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wandsworth
Small Somali Restaurant holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 31 October 2025, 8 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: Unit 44 Broadway Market Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RJ
How it compares in Wandsworth
A 1 is rare: only 41 of 2,428 rated places in Wandsworth score this low, about one in 59. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,887 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ← Small Somali Restaurant | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Small Somali Restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Small Somali Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| And Then Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Tooting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Al-Mirage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al-Risalah Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| After School Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Small Somali Restaurant
What is Small Somali Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Small Somali Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wandsworth Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Small Somali Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Small Somali Restaurant last inspected?
Small Somali Restaurant was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 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 Small Somali Restaurant?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Small Somali Restaurant compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while Small Somali Restaurant holds a 1. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Small Somali Restaurant 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wandsworth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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