Think all your favourite food spots in Putney are squeaky clean? Think again.
We’ve compiled and mapped every food establishment in the Putney constituency with a hygiene rating of 3 or below, based on official inspection records. The list includes 30 businesses — from school kitchens to takeaways — and surprisingly contains some familiar names.
What the ratings mean
Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after inspections by Wandsworth Council. They assess cleanliness, food safety, storage, and how well risks are managed. Here’s the scale:
- 5 – Very Good: Immaculate hygiene standards.
- 4 – Good: Minor improvements needed.
- 3 – Generally Satisfactory: Legal minimum met, but improvements required.
- 2 – Improvement Necessary: Several areas not up to scratch.
- 1 – Major Improvement Necessary: Serious problems. Not what you want from your dinner.
- 0 – Urgent Improvement Necessary: Immediate action required (thankfully, none of these in Putney).
While a 3 rating means the basics are in place, it’s far from ideal. It indicates just satisfactory standards. A rating of 2 or 1 signals that inspectors found significant concerns. This doesn’t mean a place is unsafe to eat at, but it does mean the risk of something going wrong is higher.
Local hotspots of concern
What’s worrying is not just the number of low-rated venues, but their locations. There’s a concentration of poorly rated establishments around Putney High Street and Roehampton, including several popular takeaway spots and even some school canteens.
And while many businesses eventually improve after a reinspection, two Putney businesses currently hold a rating of just 1, meaning major improvements are needed. These should ring alarm bells.
Establishments in Putney rated 3 or below
Sorted by rating, then business name:
Rating: 1 – Major Improvement Necessary
- MKS Grocers & Halal Meat, 209 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JE – Inspected: March 2024
- Sharif Halal Meat, 189 Merton Road, SW18 5EF – Inspected: June 2024
We were a little concerned that the two lowest-rated food places in Putney were both Halal places, so we did some additional research. Of the 12 places advertising themselves as “Halal” in Wandsworth, four are rated 5 (immaculate); 1 is rated 4; 5 are rated 3; and 2 are rated 1.
Rating: 2 – Improvement Necessary
- Granard Primary School, Cortis Road, SW15 6XA – Inspected: February 2025
- Harrison Catering Services Limited, Greenmead Primary School, 147 Beaumont Road, SW19 6RY – Inspected: March 2025
- Morley’s, 24 Roehampton High Street, SW15 4HJ – Inspected: August 2024
- The Fox And Hounds Public House, 167 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 6SE – Inspected July 2024
- Viet Town, 513 Old York Road, London SW18 1TF – Inspected September 2024
Rating: 3 – Generally Satisfactory
- Alma Food & Wine, 98 East Hill, London – December 2024
- Bonjour Putney, 64 Lower Richmond Road, London – December 2023
- Cloud Tech, 259 Wimbledon Park Road, London – March 2025
- Da Giuliano, 1A Lacy Road, London – August 2024
- Dong Phuong / Red Pepper Pizza, Ground Floor, 32 Roehampton High Street, London – October 2024
- Grab a Bite (Kiosk, Southfields Und), Grab A Bite Kiosk, Southfields Underground Station, Wimbledon Park Road, London – October 2024
- Hare & Tortoise Sushi and Noodle Bar, Hare And Tortoise, 296-298 Upper Richmond Road, London – September 2024
- Kaspas Desserts, 115-117 Wandsworth High Street, London – September 2024
- Kings Grocery, 7 Portswood Place, London – May 2023
- Masala Odyssey, 22 Putney High Street, London – December 2024
- Mehmet’s Cafe, 79 St Anns Crescent, London – October 2024
- Morleys Fried Chicken, 110 Wandsworth High Street, London – August 2024
- Munal Tandoori Nepalese Cuisine, 393 Upper Richmond Road, London – July 2023
- OctaGreen, 85 Putney High Street, London – October 2024
- Pata Negra, 141 Upper Richmond Road, London – October 2024
- Roses Bakery, 76 Inner Park Road, London – May 2023
- Sen Yai, 173 Replingham Road, London – February 2025
- The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen, Kassak Foods Ltd Kitchen B, 5 Putney Hill, London – October 2024
- The Panda’s Pantry, 136 Putney High Street, London – October 2024
- The Park Tavern, 212 Merton Road, London – October 2024
- The Roche Nursery School, 42 Keswick Road, London – June 2024
- What A Chicken, Shop 1, 5 Putney Hill, London – October 2024
- Zip Babb Ltd, 167 Putney High Street, London – March 2025
Remember: a low rating doesn’t mean you will get sick if you eat there — but it does mean standards are slipping. For the cleanest eats, look out for the green 5-star sticker in the window.
Want to check the latest rating for your favourite spot? Visit: www.food.gov.uk/ratings
