Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bromley
Waitrose holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Waitrose 45 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HD
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Waitrose sits behind roughly 1,661 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ← Waitrose | |
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozdag Turkish Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Beats And Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Boost Juice Bars Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose
What is Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromley Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Waitrose 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waitrose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while Waitrose holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley 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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