International Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
International Food Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: 141 Lynn Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3DH
How it compares in Fenland
A 1 is rare: only 3 of 671 rated places in Fenland score this low, about one in 224. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← International Food Stores | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 International Food Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to International Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyncroft Residential Home Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Compass Group @ Princes Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Londis General Stores Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Caterlink@ St Peter's CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Alishan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Franks Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about International Food Stores
What is International Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
International Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Fenland Council on 23 March 2026.
Is International Food Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was International Food Stores last inspected?
International Food Stores was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at International Food Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International Food Stores compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while International Food Stores holds a 1. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects International Food Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Fenland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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International Food Stores is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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