Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
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 15 May 2026, 3 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.
95% of rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Northamptonshire ratings →
Address: 66 East Road, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 4BZ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Waitrose among the 2,406 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,406 | 85% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Production Kitchens At Oundle School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Greedy Piglet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Curry Passion Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Small Wonders Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 February 2026 |
| Griffin Club At Laxton Junior School Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Coffee Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| The Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
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 North Northamptonshire Council on 15 May 2026.
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 15 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire 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 North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,827 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
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