The Grain Barge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough City
The Grain Barge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Grainbarge Floating Peking, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EG
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Grain Barge among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← The Grain Barge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Grain Barge 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 Grain Barge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bijou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Argo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Black & Bloom Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| 1498 Spice Affair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about The Grain Barge
What is The Grain Barge's food hygiene rating?
The Grain Barge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 26 May 2023.
Is The Grain Barge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grain Barge last inspected?
The Grain Barge was last inspected on 26 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Grain Barge?
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 Grain Barge compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and The Grain Barge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Grain Barge 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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