The Helping Hands Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
The Helping Hands Group 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 30 Fenlake Business Centre, Fengate, PE1 5BQ
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Helping Hands Group 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% | ← The Helping Hands Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 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 The Helping Hands Group 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 The Helping Hands Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretton Caterers Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Activity World Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Barry's Clearance Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bowsers Riders Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| All Best Cuts Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bright Bambini Montessori (Eastfield) School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Helping Hands Group
What is The Helping Hands Group's food hygiene rating?
The Helping Hands Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Helping Hands Group 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 The Helping Hands Group last inspected?
The Helping Hands Group was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 The Helping Hands Group?
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 The Helping Hands Group 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 The Helping Hands Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Helping Hands Group 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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