Holland & Barrett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Holland & Barrett holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2018, more than 8 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: 20 - 24 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, PE29 3LN
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Holland & Barrett among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← Holland & Barrett | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Holland & Barrett 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 Holland & Barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2015 |
| Local Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Olmo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Next PLC Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2017 |
| Merkur Slots Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Holland & Barrett
What is Holland & Barrett's food hygiene rating?
Holland & Barrett has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 5 June 2018.
Is Holland & Barrett 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holland & Barrett last inspected?
Holland & Barrett was last inspected on 5 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holland & Barrett?
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 Holland & Barrett compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Holland & Barrett is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Holland & Barrett 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Holland & Barrett and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Holland & Barrett is one of 192 rated food businesses in Huntingdon. See every hygiene rating in Huntingdon →
Huntingdonshire inspects and rates 1,539 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →