Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 October 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: Scotsmans Lodge, Stamford Road, Helpston, PE6 7EL
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb 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% | ← Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb 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 Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| John Clare Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Helpston Scout & Guide Association Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| John Clare Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Premier express (Helpston convenience store) Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ufford Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb
What is Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb's food hygiene rating?
Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Peterborough City Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb last inspected?
Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb was last inspected on 30 October 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 Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb 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 Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb 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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