Waitrose Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Ribble
Waitrose Ltd 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Waitrose, Waitrose Ltd, The Capitol Centre, PR5 4AW
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Waitrose Ltd among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Waitrose Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Waitrose Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge On Ribble Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Baked By Ell Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2020 |
| Alborz One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Absolute Angels Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Aramark @ Costa Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Pranzo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose Ltd
What is Waitrose Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Waitrose Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Waitrose Ltd was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waitrose Ltd?
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 Waitrose Ltd compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Waitrose Ltd 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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