189 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.
Waitrose has 189 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.
Of all rated locations, 97.8% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.
Ratings vary by location — Bromley has the lowest average rating for Waitrose while Barnet has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.
| Local Authority | Locations | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 8 | 5.0/5 |
| Wandsworth | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| Wiltshire | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| Cheshire East | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Islington | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Bromley | 4 | 4.8/5 |
| Buckinghamshire | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| North Somerset | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| Westminster | 4 | 4.8/5 |
Waitrose has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 189 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.
There are currently 179 Waitrose locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 97.8% of all rated branches.
The lowest rated Waitrose locations are in areas like Bromley. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.