Salt n Vinegar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Peterborough City
Salt n Vinegar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 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: 1293 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE4 6LJ
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Salt n Vinegar among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Salt n Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 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 216 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 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 Salt n Vinegar 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 Salt n Vinegar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd @ Werrington Primary School School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| All Stars Football Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bee Bright Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ Discovery Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Candy Corner Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baguette Me Not of Werrington Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Salt n Vinegar
What is Salt n Vinegar's food hygiene rating?
Salt n Vinegar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Salt n Vinegar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt n Vinegar last inspected?
Salt n Vinegar was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months 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 Salt n Vinegar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Salt n Vinegar compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Salt n Vinegar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Salt n Vinegar 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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