Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 July 2025, 12 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: 3 Gresham Square, Newark Road, Fengate, PE1 5PG
How it compares in Peterborough City
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,756 rated places in Peterborough City score this low, about one in 878. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,550 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) |
A further 216 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry's Clearance Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bretton Caterers Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Activity World Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| All Best Cuts Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bowsers Riders Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Anna Ca-Soo Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bright Bambini Montessori (Eastfield) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader)
What is Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader)'s food hygiene rating?
Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Peterborough City Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) last inspected?
Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 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 Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, while Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader) 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 0 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 Peterborough City, 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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