Waitrose Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wealden
Waitrose Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Waitrose Ltd was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 96 - 98 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1PU
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Waitrose Ltd among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Waitrose Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Waitrose Ltd 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 Waitrose Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Riverside Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Lansdown Health Store Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Mojava Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett International Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Relish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose Ltd
What is Waitrose Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Waitrose Ltd 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose Ltd last inspected?
Waitrose Ltd was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waitrose Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Waitrose Ltd compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Waitrose Ltd 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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