The Buttercup Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough City
The Buttercup Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 August 2023, 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: 20 Scalford Drive, Welland, PE1 4TR
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Buttercup Cafe 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 Buttercup Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Buttercup Cafe 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 Buttercup Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd @ Marshfields School School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Birchtree Pre-school School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alizada Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Meeting Hall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bluebell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Buttercup Cafe
What is The Buttercup Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Buttercup Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 16 August 2023.
Is The Buttercup Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Buttercup Cafe last inspected?
The Buttercup Cafe was last inspected on 16 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Buttercup Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Buttercup Cafe 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 Buttercup Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Buttercup Cafe 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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