March Quality Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
March Quality Meats 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
This is a fresh result: March Quality Meats was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Fenland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Fenland ratings →
Address: 24 Broad Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1HA
How this rating has changed
March Quality Meats was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Fenland
That puts March Quality Meats among the 619 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 | 619 | 92% | ← March Quality Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 42 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 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 March Quality Meats 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 March Quality Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mark Thomas Field (Butcher) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Muffin Oven Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Kescho Limited/ Kesh's Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Whittlesey Local Stores Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2024 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Whittlesey Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Poppy's Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about March Quality Meats
What is March Quality Meats's food hygiene rating?
March Quality Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 28 July 2026.
Is March Quality Meats 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 March Quality Meats last inspected?
March Quality Meats was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 March Quality Meats?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does March Quality Meats compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 673 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and March Quality Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects March Quality Meats 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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March Quality Meats is one of 81 rated food businesses in Peterborough. See every hygiene rating in Peterborough →
Fenland inspects and rates 715 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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