Food Hygiene Ratings in Huntingdonshire

1,486 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 69.8% rated "very good".

1,486
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
14
Rated 0 or 1
69.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good69.8%932
Good21.1%282
Satisfactory7.6%101
Improvement Needed0.5%7
Major Improvement1.0%14
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29119.6%
Retailers - other28719.3%
Other catering premises25217.0%
Caring Premises14810.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1278.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub1258.4%
School/college/university755.0%
Mobile caterer624.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Huntingdonshire 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.

Huntingdonshire currently has 1,486 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,336 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 69.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 14 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
Dragon BoatPE27 5PQ1May 28, 2025
Hemingford Sports & Social Club1Feb 07, 2025
HOTSPOT PIZZA AND CHICKENPE19 1JG1Dec 17, 2025
International Food Huntingdon LtdPE29 3AQ1Dec 04, 2024
Mad Cat InnPE28 3BX1Aug 06, 2025
Nisa LocalPE19 5QY1Jan 20, 2025
Oak Activities LtdPE28 4QL1Dec 23, 2022
Richardsons CateringPE27 5AZ1Feb 05, 2025
The Eight BellsPE19 6UJ1Aug 13, 2025
The HUB OCSPE28 9RE1Jun 13, 2025
The White HartPE29 2BW1Nov 27, 2025
The White HorsePE28 0JP1Oct 09, 2025
Tony's TakeawayPE29 7HN1Nov 06, 2025
Turkish GrillPE19 1BG1Jan 22, 2026
Bell Great Paxton LTDPE19 6RF2Jul 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Huntingdonshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 932 food businesses in Huntingdonshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 69.8% 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 Huntingdonshire?+

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 Huntingdonshire?+

Inspection frequency in Huntingdonshire 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