The George JD Wetherspoon food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Fenland
The George JD Wetherspoon holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the hotel that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The George JD Wetherspoon was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Market Place, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1AB
How it compares in Fenland
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 671 rated places in Fenland score this low, about one in 168. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← The George JD Wetherspoon | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 The George JD Wetherspoon the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The George JD Wetherspoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonargaon Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Sunshine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Buttercross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Little Tea Room Within The Lock Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Lily Of The Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Not Just A Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The George JD Wetherspoon
What is The George JD Wetherspoon's food hygiene rating?
The George JD Wetherspoon has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Fenland Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The George JD Wetherspoon safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The hotel is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The George JD Wetherspoon last inspected?
The George JD Wetherspoon was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 George JD Wetherspoon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George JD Wetherspoon compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while The George JD Wetherspoon holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The George JD Wetherspoon 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Fenland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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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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