Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wychavon
Waitrose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 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: Salt Way, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8LB
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts Waitrose among the 632 places in Wychavon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 632 | 81% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Benvenuti Droitwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Queens Fish And Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Vasaanti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Lymers Family Butchers Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Leaning Tower Of Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Peacock Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose
What is Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 21 February 2025.
Is Waitrose 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waitrose?
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 Waitrose compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Waitrose 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Waitrose is one of 140 rated food businesses in Droitwich Spa. See every hygiene rating in Droitwich Spa →
Wychavon inspects and rates 1,102 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wychavon →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.worcsregservices.gov.uk
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