Lunchbox Ely food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
Lunchbox Ely holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Lunchbox Ely was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: City Of Ely Bowls Club, Nutholt Lane, Ely, CB7 4PL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lunchbox Ely sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Lunchbox Ely | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lunchbox Ely 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 Lunchbox Ely, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Ely Bowls Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Lucky Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chang Chai Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Ely Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| LuvEly Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Griddle Bar And Meat House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Lunchbox Ely
What is Lunchbox Ely's food hygiene rating?
Lunchbox Ely has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Lunchbox Ely safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lunchbox Ely last inspected?
Lunchbox Ely was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Lunchbox Ely?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lunchbox Ely compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lunchbox Ely holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Lunchbox Ely 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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