European Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
European Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: 22 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RS
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so European Food Store sits behind roughly 1,550 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,550 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ← European Food Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 European Food Store 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 European Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berneliu Uzeiga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asia Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| BG Mini Market Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| A’More Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 33 1/3 Bar & Performing Arts Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bombay Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 2020 World Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Batch’d Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about European Food Store
What is European Food Store's food hygiene rating?
European Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Peterborough City Council on 2 July 2025.
Is European Food Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was European Food Store last inspected?
European Food Store was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at European Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Food Store compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, while European Food Store holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects European Food Store 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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