What is the average food hygiene rating in Peterborough City?

The average food hygiene rating in Peterborough City is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,748 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Peterborough City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.2% of rated premises in Peterborough City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Peterborough City 56 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Peterborough City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,542 food businesses in Peterborough City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.2% of the 1,748 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Peterborough City have a low hygiene rating?

19 food businesses in Peterborough City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Peterborough City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Peterborough City (1,957 establishments on record, 1,748 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Peterborough City

In Peterborough City, 88.2% of 1,748 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 1,957 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Peterborough City has 1,542 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,748 rated premises (88.2%). 19 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.5 pp
National rank: 56 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Peterborough City

5★ Very Good

1,542 (88.2%)

4★ Good

144 (8.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

43 (2.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 79 awaiting inspection and 130 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 79 awaiting inspection and 130 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Peterborough City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Peterborough City?: The average food hygiene rating in Peterborough City is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,748 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Peterborough City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.2% of rated premises in Peterborough City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Peterborough City 56 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Peterborough City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,542 food businesses in Peterborough City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.2% of the 1,748 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Peterborough City have a low hygiene rating?: 19 food businesses in Peterborough City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Peterborough City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Peterborough City (1,957 establishments on record, 1,748 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Peterborough City

PE1783 places · 83.2% 5★

Top-rated places in Peterborough City

Famous SpyrosMobile caterer · Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine, Hampton Centre, Peterborough · PE7 8BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
FoodCycle PeterboroughOther catering premises · Park Road Baptist Church, Park Road, Peterborough · PE1 2TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
HAF provider premier education at Winyates Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Winyates Primary School, Winyates, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough · PE2 5RF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Kingfisher CentreCaring Premises · Peterborough City Council King, Rightwell West, Bretton, Peterborough · PE3 8DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Peterborough Bowls ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough Bowling Club, 19 Burton Street, Eastgate, Peterborough · PE1 5HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Zayaan Ices - YD54 VCKMobile caterer · PE1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Tee BarMobile caterer · Peterborough Milton Golf Club, Peterborough · PE6 7AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Chicken ValleyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 318 Lincoln Road, Peterborough · PE1 2ND
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Elhoot Fish RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 62 Cromwell Road, Millfield, Peterborough · PE1 2EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Maud Swift CourtCaring Premises · Maud Swift Court, Fleet Way, Fletton, Peterborough · PE2 8EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Paston Pizza, Kebab and Fish and ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 123 Chadburn, Paston, Peterborough · PE4 7DH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Sweet SwirlRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Columbus Road, Hempsted, Peterborough · PE2 9FP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Peterborough City

Yuna Shop GroceryRetailers - other · 399 Lincoln Road, Peterborough · PE1 2PF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
Pomona’s Produce Ltd (Wholesaler & Market Trader)Retailers - other · 3 Gresham Square, Newark Road, Fengate, Peterborough · PE1 5PG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 July 2025
Adam FruitsRetailers - other · 22a Long Causeway, Peterborough · PE1 1TS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
Baba's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall, Bretton, Peterborough · PE3 8NY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Madina Curry House LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 65 Gladstone Street, Millfield, Peterborough · PE1 2BN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
Madina Food StoreRetailers - other · 12 Searjeant Street, Millfield, Peterborough · PE1 2DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
JenasRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 35 Brook Street, Peterborough · PE1 1TU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Halal Food StoreRetailers - other · 87-91 Cromwell Road, Millfield, Peterborough · PE1 2EB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,957 real Food Standards Agency records for Peterborough City, of which 1,748 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.