Lighthouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Huntingdonshire
Lighthouse 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 8 Sand Road, Great Gransden, SG19 3AQ
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Lighthouse Cafe among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Lighthouse Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's After School & Holiday Club Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Friday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Great gransden neighbourhood store Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| The Chequers (& Son of Sid Brewery) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Lighthouse Cafe
What is Lighthouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lighthouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Cafe last inspected?
Lighthouse Cafe was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lighthouse Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lighthouse Cafe compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lighthouse Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Lighthouse 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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