Sunflower Seed food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Peterborough City
Sunflower Seed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Northborough Primary School, Church Street, Northborough, PE6 9BN
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Sunflower Seed 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% | ← Sunflower Seed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sunflower Seed 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 Sunflower Seed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM at Northborough Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Pack Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Northborough Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Lunch Box Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Waterton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Sunflower Seed
What is Sunflower Seed's food hygiene rating?
Sunflower Seed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Sunflower Seed 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunflower Seed last inspected?
Sunflower Seed was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Sunflower Seed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sunflower Seed 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 Sunflower Seed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Sunflower Seed 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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