ESS Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
ESS Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Mace Raf Wyton Sawtry Way, Wyton, PE28 2DR
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts ESS Costcutter among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 974 | 71% | ← ESS Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At ESS Costcutter none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to ESS Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| RAFAKidz Wyton Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about ESS Costcutter
What is ESS Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
ESS Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 30 June 2025.
Is ESS Costcutter safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS Costcutter last inspected?
ESS Costcutter was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ESS Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS Costcutter compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and ESS Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects ESS Costcutter and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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ESS Costcutter is one of 15 rated food businesses in Wyton. See every hygiene rating in Wyton →
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