223 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.
Waitrose has 223 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 4.7/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.
Of all rated locations, 96.2% 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
Sample of up to 30 records from the dated source snapshot, ordered by postcode. Open the FSA record to check the address, latest published result and any update. These are not all branches.
| Official branch record | Postcode | Rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Not supplied | 5 | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Waitrose | Not supplied | 5 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Waitrose | Not supplied | 5 | May 14, 2024 |
| Waitrose | Not supplied | 5 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Waitrose | AL3 4JZ | 5 | Oct 01, 2026 |
| Waitrose | AL5 2TJ | 5 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Waitrose | AL8 6AB | 5 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Waitrose | B49 5DA | 5 | Oct 02, 2024 |
| Waitrose | B61 8RR | 5 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Waitrose | B72 1RX | 5 | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Waitrose | B91 3QG | 5 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Waitrose | BA12 9BR | 5 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BH14 0AP | 5 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Waitrose | BH21 1AN | 5 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Waitrose | BH23 1QD | 5 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| WAITROSE | BH24 1AT | 5 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Waitrose | BH9 2AD | 5 | Aug 05, 2024 |
| Waitrose | BN1 2LA | 5 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BN16 2NE | 5 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Waitrose | BN21 1HR | 5 | Aug 01, 2024 |
| Waitrose | BN7 2LP | 5 | May 23, 2024 |
| Waitrose | BR2 9HD | 5 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Waitrose | BR3 1SD | 5 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Waitrose | BR6 6BG | 5 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BS20 7DE | 5 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BS20 7XG | 5 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BS23 3YD | 5 | May 13, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BS48 1AP | 5 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BS8 1QS | 5 | Oct 04, 2025 |
| Waitrose | BS9 4HN | 5 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Local Authority | Locations | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 9 | 4.8/5 |
| Westminster | 9 | 4.9/5 |
| Wandsworth | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| Wiltshire | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| Cheshire East | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Islington | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Bromley | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| North Somerset | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| Richmond-Upon-Thames | 4 | 5.0/5 |
Waitrose has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 223 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.
The source snapshot contains 205 Waitrose locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 96.2% 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.