Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Fordham Abbey, 39 Newmarket Road, Fordham, CB7 5LL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants 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% | ← Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants 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 Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hall B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2020 |
| The White Pheasant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Simpsons Nurseries Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Biggin Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| The Sunflower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Fordham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Fordham Royal British Legion Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2015 |
| The Crown Fordham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants
What is Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants's food hygiene rating?
Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants 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 Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants last inspected?
Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 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 Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants?
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 Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Fordham Abbey Cafe Restaurants 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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