Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Cambridgeshire
Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 25 Whitecroft Road, Meldreth, SG8 6ND
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) 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 Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Davey's Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cambridge Juice Co. Ltd. Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| The British Queen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Maycroft Residential Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Esse Retail And Therapy (Cafe) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Melbourn Village College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples)
What is Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples)'s food hygiene rating?
Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) last inspected?
Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples)?
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 Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) 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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