The Willow Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough City
The Willow Cafe 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 2 September 2024, 22 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: Central Park, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DX
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Willow Cafe 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% | ← The Willow Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Willow Cafe 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 The Willow Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jenat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Aurora Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Alexandra Mini Market Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Anna Ca-Soo Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Acorn Academy Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| A Tasca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bandar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Willow Cafe
What is The Willow Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Willow Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 2 September 2024.
Is The Willow Cafe 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 The Willow Cafe last inspected?
The Willow Cafe was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 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 The Willow Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Willow Cafe 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 The Willow Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Willow Cafe 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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