Food Hygiene Ratings in Huntingdonshire

1,538 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.0% rated "very good".

1,538
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
14
Rated 0 or 1
71.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.0%980
Good21.3%294
Satisfactory6.2%85
Improvement Needed0.6%8
Major Improvement0.9%12
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen30119.6%
Retailers - other30019.5%
Other catering premises26617.3%
Caring Premises16010.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1318.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub1238.0%
Mobile caterer704.6%
School/college/university704.6%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,538 registered food businesses for Huntingdonshire. Of these, 1,381 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 14 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
The Black BullPE28 4PF0May 06, 2026
The Vine Kitchen LtdPE19 5XA0Apr 30, 2026
DragonboatPE27 5PQ1May 11, 2026
Glober Afro FoodiesPE271Feb 18, 2026
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
Robinsons of Stilton LimitedPE7 3RA1May 28, 2026
The Eight BellsPE19 6UJ1Aug 13, 2025
The White HartPE29 2BW1Nov 27, 2025
The White HorsePE28 0JP1Oct 09, 2025
Bell Great Paxton LTDPE19 6RF2Jul 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Huntingdonshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 980 food businesses in Huntingdonshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.0% 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