The Apple Cart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Peterborough City
The Apple Cart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2025, 14 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: The Apple Cart, Bellona Drive, Stanground South, PE2 8GP
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Apple Cart 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 Apple Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Apple Cart 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 Apple Cart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at Oakdale Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Alpha Kindergarten Stanground School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Amore Dolci Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Blackberry House Day Nursery (Peterborough) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Captain's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Apple Cart
What is The Apple Cart's food hygiene rating?
The Apple Cart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 22 April 2025.
Is The Apple Cart 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Apple Cart last inspected?
The Apple Cart was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 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 The Apple Cart?
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 Apple Cart 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 Apple Cart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Apple Cart 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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