799 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in East Cambridgeshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 799 registered food businesses for East Cambridgeshire. Of these, 700 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 5 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.
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK Ely Ltd | CB7 4LS | 1 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Cosy Cottage Produce | CB8 | 1 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Grilla Kebab | CB7 5EQ | 1 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Jomidar Mahal | CB6 1LU | 1 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| The Kingfisher Cafe | 1 | Aug 07, 2025 | |
| Budgens | CB6 2SX | 2 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Budgens | CB6 3PT | 2 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Cheveley Village Store And Post Office | CB8 9RH | 2 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Craggy's Kitchen Ltd | CB6 1NE | 2 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Good Luck Chinese Takeaway | CB7 5HZ | 2 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Haddenham Arts Centre Cafe | CB6 3XA | 2 | May 13, 2025 |
| Mepal Post Office And Stores | CB6 2AW | 2 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Phoenix Restaurant | CB6 2SH | 2 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Premier School Ltd | CB25 9BE | 2 | Apr 01, 2025 |
| Premier Wrap Around Care Stretham Primary School | CB6 3JN | 2 | Mar 25, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 582 food businesses in East Cambridgeshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.1% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in East Cambridgeshire 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.