Encore Kitchens food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wandsworth
Encore Kitchens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, 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: 29 Lydden Road, London, SW18 4LT
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Encore Kitchens 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% | ← Encore Kitchens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Encore Kitchens 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 Encore Kitchens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Alexander House Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Afuego Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Anjappar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Aquilaria Mart Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Anas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Encore Kitchens
What is Encore Kitchens's food hygiene rating?
Encore Kitchens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Encore Kitchens 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Encore Kitchens last inspected?
Encore Kitchens was last inspected on 14 March 2024, 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 Encore Kitchens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Encore Kitchens compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,424 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Encore Kitchens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Encore Kitchens 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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