Thorney Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Thorney Food Stores 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 24 April 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: 4 Wisbech Road, Thorney, PE6 0SB
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Thorney Food Stores 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% | ← Thorney Food Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thorney Food Stores 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 Thorney Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Hong Lok Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Thorney Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bedford Hall Other catering premises | 121 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Smiley Faces Day Nursery Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Thorney Ex-Servicemens Club Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| B & T Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Thorney Food Stores
What is Thorney Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
Thorney Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Thorney Food Stores 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 Thorney Food Stores last inspected?
Thorney Food Stores was last inspected on 24 April 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 Thorney Food Stores?
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 Thorney Food Stores 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 Thorney Food Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Thorney Food Stores 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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