Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wiltshire
Waitrose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17-18 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Waitrose among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily (within Waitrose) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Luisa's Cupcake Boutique Retailers - other | 39 yards away | Exempt | |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| The Yard Juice Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
| Mercers Of Marlborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2024 |
| The Polly Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose
What is Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Waitrose 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waitrose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Waitrose compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Waitrose 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Waitrose is one of 77 rated food businesses in Marlborough. See every hygiene rating in Marlborough →
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