Cafe Chaiwala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
Cafe Chaiwala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: 93 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7TW
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Cafe Chaiwala among the 1,887 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 | 1,887 | 78% | ← Cafe Chaiwala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Cafe Chaiwala 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 Cafe Chaiwala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Afters Original Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Ambala Foods Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Al-Mirage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al-Risalah Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| And Then Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 3 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Tooting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Chaiwala
What is Cafe Chaiwala's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Chaiwala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Cafe Chaiwala 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Chaiwala last inspected?
Cafe Chaiwala was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Cafe Chaiwala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe Chaiwala compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Chaiwala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Cafe Chaiwala 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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