What is the average food hygiene rating in PE1?

The average food hygiene rating in the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City is 4.74 out of 5, across 704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in PE1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

586 food businesses in the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.2% of the 704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in PE1 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the PE1 postcode area of 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 PE1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City (783 establishments on record, 704 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 PE1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.74/5, with 83.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 783 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

PE1 (Peterborough City) has 586 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 704 rated premises (83.2%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in PE1

5★ Very Good

586 (83.2%)

4★ Good

77 (10.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

24 (3.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 52 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in PE1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in PE1?: The average food hygiene rating in the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City is 4.74 out of 5, across 704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in PE1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 586 food businesses in the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.2% of the 704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in PE1 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the PE1 postcode area of 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 PE1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the PE1 postcode area of Peterborough City (783 establishments on record, 704 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.

Top-rated places in PE1

FoodCycle PeterboroughOther catering premises · Park Road Baptist Church, Park Road, Peterborough · PE1 2TF
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
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
McDonald’s RestaurantsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 57-58 Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate, Peterborough · PE1 1NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Nafees Bakers & SweetsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 395 Lincoln Road, Peterborough · PE1 2PF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Aurora CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 91b Eastfield Road, Eastfield, Peterborough · PE1 4AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Merkur SlotsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 335 Lincoln Road, Peterborough · PE1 2PF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Paradise Peterborough LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81-83 Eastfield Road, Eastfield, Peterborough · PE1 4AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Bluebell InnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Blue Bell, Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough · PE1 3SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Hand & HeartPub/bar/nightclub · 12 Highbury Street, Millfield, Peterborough · PE1 3BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in PE1

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
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
StoreRetailers - other · 62 Gladstone Street, Millfield, Peterborough · PE1 2BL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 783 real Food Standards Agency records for the PE1 postcode area, of which 704 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.