Costcutter Wittering food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Costcutter Wittering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Peterborough City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Peterborough City ratings →
Address: St Georges Road, Wittering, PE8 6DL
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Costcutter Wittering among the 1,574 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,574 | 89% | ← Costcutter Wittering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 132 | 7% | ||
| 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 242 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 Costcutter Wittering 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 Costcutter Wittering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Sallo Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 October 2024 |
| Wittering Primary School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cafe Delight & Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Supafish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Phoenix Pub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Wittering Sports & Social Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| The Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Costcutter Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Costcutter Wittering
What is Costcutter Wittering's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Wittering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Costcutter Wittering 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter Wittering last inspected?
Costcutter Wittering was last inspected on 5 September 2024, more than 2 years 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 Costcutter Wittering?
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 Costcutter Wittering compare to other places in Peterborough City?
89% of the 1,771 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter Wittering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Costcutter Wittering 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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Costcutter Wittering is one of 18 rated food businesses in Wittering. See every hygiene rating in Wittering →
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