Vera James House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
Vera James House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Vera James House was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chapel Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1TA
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Vera James House sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Vera James House | |
| 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 90 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 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 Vera James House 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 Vera James House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| King's Ely Sixth Form School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Poets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| LuvEly Social Club Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Hadi's Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Lamb Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Vera James House
What is Vera James House's food hygiene rating?
Vera James House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Vera James House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vera James House last inspected?
Vera James House was last inspected on 9 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 Vera James House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vera James House compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Vera James House holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Vera James House 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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