MFG Downfields food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Cambridgeshire
MFG Downfields holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: Downfields Garage, Fordham Road, Soham, CB7 5AJ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts MFG Downfields 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% | ← MFG Downfields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 MFG Downfields 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 MFG Downfields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Robinson House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Webb Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 February 2022 |
| Soham Community Group Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Caterlink@ St Andrew's C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Impact Food Group@Soham Village College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Soham Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
Questions about MFG Downfields
What is MFG Downfields's food hygiene rating?
MFG Downfields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 21 May 2025.
Is MFG Downfields 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MFG Downfields last inspected?
MFG Downfields was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 MFG Downfields?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 MFG Downfields compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and MFG Downfields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects MFG Downfields 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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