Docky Box Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
Docky Box Cafe 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 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DN
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Docky Box Cafe 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% | ← Docky Box Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 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 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Docky Box Cafe 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 Docky Box Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Of Wales Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Brainkind Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Ely St Mary's Cof E Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Play-Station After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Clarence House Day Nursery Ely Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ely Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Cathedral View Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Ely Gift Hampers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Docky Box Cafe
What is Docky Box Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Docky Box Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Docky Box Cafe 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 Docky Box Cafe last inspected?
Docky Box Cafe was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months 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 Docky Box Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Docky Box Cafe compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Docky Box Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Docky Box Cafe 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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