Waitrose
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Waitrose is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road, LONDON, SW7 4SF, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Kensington and Chelsea oversees 1,958 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Kensington and Chelsea is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
- Address
- 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road, LONDON
- Postcode
- SW7 4SF
- Local Authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 333425
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Waitrose?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Kensington and Chelsea.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 2025-11-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Waitrose located?
Waitrose is located at 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road, LONDON , SW7 4SF, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SW7 postcode area.