Food hygiene ratings in Ely
There are 418 food businesses in Ely with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by East Cambridgeshire Council. A further 43 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Ely
78% of rated businesses in Ely hold the top score of 5, and 90% hold a 4 or better. 14 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across East Cambridgeshire as a whole, 83% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Ely does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 292 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Ely
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| BK Ely Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 August 2025 |
| Jomidar Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 August 2025 |
| Thai Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
| Haddenham Arts Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| Phoenix Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Premier Wrap Around Care Stretham Primary School Caring Premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 March 2025 |
| Premier Wraparound Club At Isle Of Ely Primary School Caring Premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 February 2025 |
| Riverside Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 April 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Ely
How many food businesses in Ely have a hygiene rating?
418 food businesses in Ely have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by East Cambridgeshire Council. 375 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Ely?
78% of rated businesses in Ely hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Ely?
14 food businesses in Ely hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Ely?
Environmental health officers at East Cambridgeshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Ely
- 3At3 5 - Very good
- A Tasca 5 - Very good
- Acorns Childcare Exempt
- Acremont House School 5 - Very good
- Ahash N Co Convenience Store Awaiting inspection
- Alan Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Alderton House 4 - Good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ali Taj 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ali's Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- Alis Kebab House 4 - Good
- Amelie Restaurants 4 - Good
- Apex Coffee 4 - Good
- Apple Green Service Station 5 - Very good
- Arbuckles Restaurant & Bar 5 - Very good
- Argos Ltd Exempt
- Aroma Café And Restaurant & Picante Mexican Restaurant 4 - Good
- Aroy D Thai 5 - Very good
- Aroy D Thai Food Cafe 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- B&M Retail 5 - Very good
- Bamboo Garden 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Barracudas Activity Day Camps 5 - Very good
- Beach Babies Ltd 5 - Very good
- Becky's Cake Bakes Exempt
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats 5 - Very good
- Berrycroft Farm Awaiting inspection
- Biggin Farmhouse 5 - Very good
- BK Ely Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Bobana 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.