Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough City
Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Bretton, PE3 9GZ
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) 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% | ← Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) 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 Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Ashlynn Grange @ Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bees at the Hive Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Breakfast Club @ Highlees Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Bader Close Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Breakfast club at Eyrescroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Alpha Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering)
What is Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) 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 Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) last inspected?
Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering)?
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 Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) 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 Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) 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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