Higher Hopes Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Huntingdonshire
Higher Hopes Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Grange House Raveley Road, Woodwalton, PE28 5YX
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Higher Hopes Ltd sits behind roughly 974 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 974 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ← Higher Hopes Ltd | |
| 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 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 Higher Hopes Ltd 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 Higher Hopes Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Wood Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Homeward Bound Care Services Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Quo Vadis Gymnasium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2020 |
| Cross Keys Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| Abbots Ripton CE Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Daisies Montessori Nursery School Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Mooi Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Abbots Ripton Village Store Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Higher Hopes Ltd
What is Higher Hopes Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Higher Hopes Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 19 August 2019.
Is Higher Hopes Ltd 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Hopes Ltd last inspected?
Higher Hopes Ltd was last inspected on 19 August 2019, more than 6 years 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 Higher Hopes Ltd?
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 Higher Hopes Ltd compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Higher Hopes Ltd holds a 4. 298 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Higher Hopes Ltd 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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