The Lunch Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
The Lunch Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: 8A Plough Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1LT
How it compares in Fenland
That puts The Lunch Box among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← The Lunch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Lunch Box 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 Lunch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Whittlesey Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| West End Stores Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 July 2021 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Whittlesey Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Caterlink At Park Lane Primary And Nursery School School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Mark Thomas Field (Butcher) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Muffin Oven Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Silver River Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Lunch Box
What is The Lunch Box's food hygiene rating?
The Lunch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Lunch Box 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lunch Box last inspected?
The Lunch Box was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 The Lunch Box?
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 Lunch Box compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and The Lunch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The Lunch Box 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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