Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Wandsworth
Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kitchen 26 Foodstars Kitchen 29 Lydden Road, London, SW18 4LT
How it compares in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock sits behind roughly 1,887 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,887 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ← Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock | |
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock 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 Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock, 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 Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock
What is Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock's food hygiene rating?
Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wandsworth Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock last inspected?
Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock holds a 4. 307 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Pickle & Rye/Greek Gefsi/Hotrock 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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