Al-Qibla Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Al-Qibla Food Store 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 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: 75 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EB
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Al-Qibla Food Store 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% | ← Al-Qibla Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Al-Qibla Food Store 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 Al-Qibla Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeme1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| ABM @ The Beeches Primary School School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Arshads Supermarket Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Berneliu Uzeiga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asia Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| A’More Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Allama Iqbal Centre Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
Questions about Al-Qibla Food Store
What is Al-Qibla Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Al-Qibla Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Al-Qibla Food Store 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 Al-Qibla Food Store last inspected?
Al-Qibla Food Store was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 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 Al-Qibla Food Store?
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 Al-Qibla Food Store 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 Al-Qibla Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Al-Qibla Food Store 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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