Belham Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Belham 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 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1, 38 Belham Road, New England, PE1 3HS
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Belham 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% | ← Belham Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 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 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 Belham 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 Belham Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardo's School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Amber Food Group Ltd Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Adam Shop Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| BM Grocery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Becketts Close Sheltered Scheme Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Ayaan Ices Ltd (F15 AKK) Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Angle Gaming Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Belham Food Store
What is Belham Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Belham Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Belham 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 Belham Food Store last inspected?
Belham Food Store was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months 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 Belham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belham 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 Belham Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Belham 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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