The Ark Isleham food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
The Ark Isleham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 January 2023, more than 3 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: Isleham High Street Church, The Ark Centre, 101 Beck Road, CB7 5QP
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Ark Isleham 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% | ← The Ark Isleham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 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 90 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 The Ark Isleham 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 The Ark Isleham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Home From Home-JLR Play CIC Caring Premises | 213 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Isleham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Isleham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| The Beeches Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| The Griffin Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about The Ark Isleham
What is The Ark Isleham's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Isleham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 5 January 2023.
Is The Ark Isleham 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ark Isleham last inspected?
The Ark Isleham was last inspected on 5 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Ark Isleham?
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 The Ark Isleham compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Ark Isleham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Ark Isleham 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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