Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Peterborough City
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
This is a fresh result: Waitrose was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Peterborough City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Peterborough City ratings →
Address: Waitrose, Mayors Walk, West Town, PE1 2BF
How this rating has changed
Waitrose was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Waitrose among the 1,574 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,574 | 89% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 132 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Qibla Food Store Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Arshads Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| A’More Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| ABM @ The Beeches Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| ABC Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Batch’d Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 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 Peterborough City Council on 29 July 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 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City 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 Peterborough City?
89% of the 1,771 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Waitrose is one of 27 rated food businesses in West Town. See every hygiene rating in West Town →
Peterborough City inspects and rates 2,013 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Peterborough City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.peterborough.gov.uk
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