220 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.
Waitrose has 220 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.7/5.
Of all rated locations, 95.7% 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 — Vale of White Horse has the lowest average rating for Waitrose while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.
| Name | Post Code | Local Authority | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | EN5 5XY | Barnet | 2 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Local Authority | Locations | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 8 | 4.5/5 |
| Wandsworth | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| Westminster | 6 | 4.8/5 |
| Wiltshire | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| Cheshire East | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Islington | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Bromley | 4 | 4.8/5 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| North Somerset | 4 | 5.0/5 |
Waitrose has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 220 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.
The source snapshot contains 198 Waitrose locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 95.7% of all rated branches.
The lowest rated Waitrose locations are in areas like Vale of White Horse. 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.