Whittlesey Local Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
Whittlesey Local Stores 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 30 April 2024, more than 2 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: 46 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1BD
How it compares in Fenland
In Fenland, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Whittlesey Local Stores sits behind roughly 618 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ← Whittlesey Local Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Whittlesey Local Stores 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 Whittlesey Local Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kescho Limited/ Kesh's Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Poppy's Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Lily Of The Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Not Just A Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Parkers Newsagent Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2020 |
| Feng Wah Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
Questions about Whittlesey Local Stores
What is Whittlesey Local Stores's food hygiene rating?
Whittlesey Local Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fenland Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Whittlesey Local Stores 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 Whittlesey Local Stores last inspected?
Whittlesey Local Stores was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Whittlesey Local Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittlesey Local Stores compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Whittlesey Local Stores holds a 4. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Whittlesey Local 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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