Orton Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Orton Express 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 48a Church Drive, Orton Waterville, PE2 5HE
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Orton Express among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Orton Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Orton Express 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 Orton Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| and so beautiful... Beauty and Holistic Therapy Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Cross Keys – Lapwing Apartments Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bushfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Carol’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bubbly Bubble Tea Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cafe Smile @ QD Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Cherry Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Orton Express
What is Orton Express's food hygiene rating?
Orton Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Orton Express 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 Orton Express last inspected?
Orton Express was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Orton Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orton Express compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Orton Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Orton Express 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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Orton Express is one of 17 rated food businesses in Orton Waterville. See every hygiene rating in Orton Waterville →
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