Food Hygiene Ratings in Huntingdonshire

1,544 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.2% rated "very good".

1,544
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
12
Rated 0 or 1
72.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.2%1,010
Good20.8%291
Satisfactory5.5%77
Improvement Needed0.6%9
Major Improvement0.8%11
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other30219.6%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29919.4%
Other catering premises27717.9%
Caring Premises15710.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub1288.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1258.1%
School/college/university704.5%
Mobile caterer704.5%

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. 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 1,544 registered food businesses for Huntingdonshire. Of these, 1,399 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 12 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
The Black BullPE28 4PF0May 06, 2026
BellysPE29 6DG1Sep 15, 2026
DragonboatPE27 5PQ1May 11, 2026
Glober Afro FoodiesPE271Feb 18, 2026
HANOVER DAIRIES LIMITEDMK44 2BN1Jul 08, 2026
Nisa LocalPE19 5QY1Jul 07, 2026
Oak Activities LtdPE28 4QL1Dec 23, 2022
Patricks Grill UKPE291Jul 22, 2026
Robinsons of Stilton LimitedPE7 3RA1May 28, 2026
Rumbles Fish Bar, Ciho LtdPE27 4AE1Aug 25, 2026
The Eight BellsPE19 6UJ1Aug 11, 2026
The Royal SpicelandPE28 5XP1Sep 02, 2026
GrievesPE28 4TQ2Sep 09, 2025
Hilton Post OfficePE28 9NG2Mar 25, 2025
Hope's sweet creationsPE29 6HQ2Sep 01, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Huntingdonshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,010 food businesses in Huntingdonshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.2% 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