The Three Blackbirds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Three Blackbirds holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Three Blackbirds was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 36 Ditton Green, Woodditton, Newmarket, CB8 9SQ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Blackbirds sits behind roughly 645 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ← The Three Blackbirds | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Three Blackbirds 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 Three Blackbirds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary Estates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Ellesmere Centre Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Ellesmere Centre Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| The Old School House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Marquis Of Granby Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 November 2023 |
| The Ormonde Table Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Old Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2020 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Kettlefields Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Three Blackbirds
What is The Three Blackbirds's food hygiene rating?
The Three Blackbirds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Three Blackbirds safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Three Blackbirds last inspected?
The Three Blackbirds was last inspected on 10 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 The Three Blackbirds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Blackbirds compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Blackbirds holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Three Blackbirds 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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