Riders cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough City
Riders cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2023, more than 2 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: Riders Cafe, First Drove, Fengate, PE1 5BJ
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Riders cafe 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% | ← Riders cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riders cafe 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 Riders cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowsers Riders Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Anglia Ruskin University Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bishop Creighton Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bals Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Boongate Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Activity World Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Riders cafe
What is Riders cafe's food hygiene rating?
Riders cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Riders cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riders cafe last inspected?
Riders cafe was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Riders cafe?
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 Riders cafe 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 Riders cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Riders cafe 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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Riders cafe is one of 42 rated food businesses in Fengate. See every hygiene rating in Fengate →
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