The Muffin Oven food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
The Muffin Oven holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 12 Broad Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1HA
How it compares in Fenland
That puts The Muffin Oven among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← The Muffin Oven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 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 The Muffin Oven 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 The Muffin Oven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mark Thomas Field (Butcher) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Kescho Limited/ Kesh's Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Whittlesey Local Stores Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2024 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Whittlesey Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Poppy's Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
Questions about The Muffin Oven
What is The Muffin Oven's food hygiene rating?
The Muffin Oven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Muffin Oven 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Muffin Oven last inspected?
The Muffin Oven was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Muffin Oven?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Muffin Oven compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and The Muffin Oven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The Muffin Oven 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: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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