Food Hygiene Ratings in Fenland

731 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 92.5% rated "very good".

731
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
5
Rated 0 or 1
92.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good92.5%625
Good4.1%28
Satisfactory2.2%15
Improvement Needed0.4%3
Major Improvement0.6%4
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other22630.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen12216.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop8611.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub689.3%
Caring Premises476.4%
Mobile caterer446.0%
School/college/university405.5%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper344.7%

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. 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 731 registered food businesses for Fenland. Of these, 676 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 92.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 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.

Source snapshots

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.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
P J Butcher LimitedPE13 2RB0Aug 16, 2022
Billi Castro Snack Bar Restaurant 69 LimitedPE13 2LD1Jan 20, 2026
Feng Wah ExpressPE7 1BA1Sep 15, 2026
International Food StoresPE13 3DH1Mar 23, 2026
Parson Drove Convenience Store LtdPE13 4JA1Nov 19, 2025
Baba WisbechPE13 3DB2Mar 04, 2026
Octavia ViewPE13 1JQ2Nov 02, 2018
Yummy Yummy Chinese TakeawayPE13 3LJ2Oct 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Fenland have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 625 food businesses in Fenland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 92.5% 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