West End Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
West End Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 July 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 West End, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1LS
How it compares in Fenland
In Fenland, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so West End Stores sits behind roughly 618 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ← West End Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 West End Stores 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 West End Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Box Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Whittlesey Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Spar Saxon Autopoint Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Caterlink At Park Lane Primary And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Whittlesey Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Mark Thomas Field (Butcher) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Muffin Oven Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about West End Stores
What is West End Stores's food hygiene rating?
West End Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fenland Council on 20 July 2021.
Is West End Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West End Stores last inspected?
West End Stores was last inspected on 20 July 2021, more than 4 years 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 West End Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West End Stores compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while West End Stores holds a 4. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects West End Stores 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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