City News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
City News 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 7 November 2023, 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: 2 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 1RA
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so City News 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% | ← City News | |
| 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 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 City News 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 City News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 1/3 Bar & Performing Arts Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| A’More Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Berneliu Uzeiga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| BG Mini Market Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Batch’d Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Ben & Jerry’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
Questions about City News
What is City News's food hygiene rating?
City News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Peterborough City Council on 7 November 2023.
Is City News 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 City News last inspected?
City News was last inspected on 7 November 2023, 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 City News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City News 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 City News holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects City News 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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