Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for Backstory Books

Backstory Books is located in the area of Wrexham Industrial Park.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Thu 18 Dec 2025SW12 9APfhrs

Food hygiene rating 5 for Backstory Books

Very Good

Location

Address

71 Balham High Road, London, Wandsworth

Wandsworth LONDON SW12

Local authority

wandsworth

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 18 December 2025
FHRS ID: 1571350
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: Backstory Books
Address: 71 Balham High Road, London, Wandsworth
Responsible local authority: wandsworth

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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