Central Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Central Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 February 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: 90 Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, PE1 4LH
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Food Store sits behind roughly 1,550 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,550 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ← Central Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Central Food Store 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 Central Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchtree Pre-school School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd @ Marshfields School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Alizada Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Meeting Hall Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bluebell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Alexandra Mini Market Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Central Food Store
What is Central Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Central Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Peterborough City Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Central Food Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Food Store last inspected?
Central Food Store was last inspected on 23 February 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 Central Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Food Store compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, while Central Food Store holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Central Food Store 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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Central Food Store is one of 33 rated food businesses in Dogsthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Dogsthorpe →
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