Baba Wisbech food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
Baba Wisbech holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 March 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: 5 Lynn Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3DB
How it compares in Fenland
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 671 rated places in Fenland score this low, about one in 168. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Baba Wisbech | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Baba Wisbech the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Baba Wisbech, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alishan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Balkan Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Baba Wisbech
What is Baba Wisbech's food hygiene rating?
Baba Wisbech has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Fenland Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Baba Wisbech safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Baba Wisbech last inspected?
Baba Wisbech was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months 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 Baba Wisbech?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baba Wisbech compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Baba Wisbech holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Baba Wisbech 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Fenland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Baba Wisbech is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
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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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