The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fenland
The Wheatsheaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: 18 - 22 Church Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1BL
How it compares in Fenland
That puts The Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunav Shop Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anya Shop Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| King Kebab/King Of Wings Dog N Bun/Tinseltown/Loaded Legends Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Hot And Spicy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Euro Star Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2022 |
| Dukes Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Little Owls Daycare Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The Wheatsheaf 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
How does The Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheatsheaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Wheatsheaf is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
Fenland inspects and rates 708 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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