Food Hygiene Ratings in Peterborough City

1,987 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.2% rated "very good".

1,987
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
9
Rated 0 or 1
88.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.2%1,545
Good8.0%140
Satisfactory2.7%48
Improvement Needed0.5%9
Major Improvement0.4%7
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other47924.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen31716.0%
Other catering premises31415.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop20410.3%
Caring Premises1849.3%
Mobile caterer1497.5%
School/college/university1376.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub814.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Peterborough City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,987 registered food businesses for Peterborough City. Of these, 1,751 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader)PE1 5PG0Jul 07, 2025
Yuna Shop GroceryPE1 2PF0Dec 10, 2025
Adam FruitsPE1 1TS1Nov 13, 2025
Hot Pot TakeawayPE1 2ND1Jun 11, 2026
JenasPE1 1TU1Apr 29, 2026
Kubus 2PE1 4AN1May 27, 2026
Madina Food StorePE1 2DF1Aug 14, 2025
StorePE1 2BL1Mar 11, 2026
The Golden PheasantPE6 7DA1May 14, 2026
AM IcesPE1 2Jul 17, 2025
AngelsPE1 1FQ2Feb 20, 2026
Azadi Charcoal GrillPE1 2PN2Dec 10, 2025
Bistro VanPE1 2Feb 23, 2025
Bucharest Mini MarketPE1 2PH2Oct 29, 2024
Ghousia Food StorePE1 2BS2Feb 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Peterborough City have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,545 food businesses in Peterborough City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Peterborough City?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Peterborough City?+

Inspection frequency in Peterborough City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies