Little Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Camden
Little 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: 319-323 West End Lane, NW6 1RP
How it compares in Camden
That puts Little Waitrose among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Little Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Little 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 Little Waitrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| 28 Church Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Age UK Camden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Al-Saha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Little Waitrose
What is Little Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Little Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Little 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 Little Waitrose last inspected?
Little Waitrose was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Waitrose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Waitrose compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Little Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Little 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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