John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Uttlesford
John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: Slaters House, Wood End, Widdington, CB11 3SN
How it compares in Uttlesford
In Uttlesford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing sits behind roughly 583 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ← John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing 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 John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 January 2026 |
| Saffron Walden Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Parklands Quendon Hall Events Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Simon Bowyer Deer Management Services Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Henham Po & Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cabbies Coffee Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing
What is John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing's food hygiene rating?
John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Uttlesford Council on 20 February 2026.
Is John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing last inspected?
John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing holds a 4. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing 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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