Piggy Pony Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Cambridgeshire
Piggy Pony Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fenning Farm, 1 Chapel Lane, Soham, CB7 5UL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Piggy Pony Cafe among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Piggy Pony Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Piggy Pony Cafe 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 Piggy Pony Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiams Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2021 |
| The Cafe At Bens Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Amelie Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Old Hall Ely Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Chartwells At The Shade Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Impact Food Group@The Shade Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| The Shade Primary School Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 July 2018 |
| BP Soham Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Piggy Pony Cafe
What is Piggy Pony Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Piggy Pony Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 29 September 2024.
Is Piggy Pony Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piggy Pony Cafe last inspected?
Piggy Pony Cafe was last inspected on 29 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Piggy Pony Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Piggy Pony Cafe compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Piggy Pony Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Piggy Pony Cafe 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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