BJ's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Peterborough City
BJ's Plaice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 39 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield, Orton Goldhay, PE2 5TD
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so BJ's Plaice sits behind roughly 1,550 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,550 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ← BJ's Plaice | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 BJ's Plaice 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 BJ's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Smile @ QD Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| CommuniTea Gaming Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Bubbly Bubble Tea Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bushfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Family Voice Orton Food Hub Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| HAF provider premier education @ Orton St John's preschool School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
Questions about BJ's Plaice
What is BJ's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
BJ's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Peterborough City Council on 5 August 2025.
Is BJ's Plaice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was BJ's Plaice last inspected?
BJ's Plaice was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 BJ's Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BJ's Plaice compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, while BJ's Plaice holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects BJ's Plaice 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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