Food Hygiene Ratings in Fenland

706 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 90.6% rated "very good".

706
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
3
Rated 0 or 1
90.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good90.6%609
Good6.4%43
Satisfactory1.9%13
Improvement Needed0.6%4
Major Improvement0.3%2
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other20929.6%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen12217.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop8612.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub689.6%
Caring Premises446.2%
School/college/university405.7%
Mobile caterer405.7%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper324.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Fenland 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.

Fenland currently has 706 registered food businesses. Of these, 672 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 90.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. There are currently 3 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
P J Butcher LimitedPE13 2RB0Aug 16, 2022
Billi Castro Snack Bar Restaurant 69 LimitedPE13 2LD1Jan 20, 2026
Parson Drove Convenience Store LtdPE13 4JA1Nov 19, 2025
BG Fast Food LtdPE132Feb 13, 2025
Curry CottagePE7 1AY2Sep 04, 2025
Octavia's CafePE13 1JQ2Nov 02, 2018
Yummy Yummy Chinese TakeawayPE13 3LJ2Oct 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Fenland have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 609 food businesses in Fenland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.6% 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 Fenland?+

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 Fenland?+

Inspection frequency in Fenland 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