The Tipsy Towed food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Peterborough City
The Tipsy Towed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 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: 8 Kelburn Road, Orton Northgate, PE2 6DD
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Tipsy Towed 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 Tipsy Towed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Tipsy Towed 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 Tipsy Towed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Cross Keys – Lapwing Apartments Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Express by Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bushfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| CommuniTea Gaming Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 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 |
| Bubbly Bubble Tea Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about The Tipsy Towed
What is The Tipsy Towed's food hygiene rating?
The Tipsy Towed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 21 November 2023.
Is The Tipsy Towed 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tipsy Towed last inspected?
The Tipsy Towed was last inspected on 21 November 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 Tipsy Towed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tipsy Towed 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 Tipsy Towed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Tipsy Towed 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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