The Hive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Cambridgeshire
The Hive holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 August 2023, more than 2 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: 15 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2FE
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hive 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% | ← The Hive | |
| 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 The Hive 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 Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckles Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Mangiare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Mangiare Ristorante Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Nando's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Pizza Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Ely Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2017 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Hive
What is The Hive's food hygiene rating?
The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 2 August 2023.
Is The Hive 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hive last inspected?
The Hive was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 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 Hive?
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 The Hive compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Hive holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Hive 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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