MJ Kiddy and Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
MJ Kiddy and Son 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 6 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Solitaire Drove Road, Gamlingay, SG19 3NY
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts MJ Kiddy and Son 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% | ← MJ Kiddy and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 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 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 MJ Kiddy and Son 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 MJ Kiddy and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2021 |
| Children's Montessori, The Old Chapel Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Jannah Indian Cuisine Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Happy Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 April 2026 |
| LJ's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bowick Enterprises The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about MJ Kiddy and Son
What is MJ Kiddy and Son's food hygiene rating?
MJ Kiddy and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 6 February 2021.
Is MJ Kiddy and Son 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 MJ Kiddy and Son last inspected?
MJ Kiddy and Son was last inspected on 6 February 2021, more than 5 years 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 MJ Kiddy and Son?
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 MJ Kiddy and Son 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 MJ Kiddy and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects MJ Kiddy and Son 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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