Pams Place food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Pams Place holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 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: Vicarage Mead Bungalows, Vicarage Lane, Thaxted, CM6 2RL
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Pams Place among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Pams Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Pams Place 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 Pams Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humfrey Lodge Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| India Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Guildhall Stores Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Vintage Style Living Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Thaxted Pharmacy Retailers - other | 410 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Pams Place
What is Pams Place's food hygiene rating?
Pams Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Pams Place 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pams Place last inspected?
Pams Place was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pams Place?
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 Pams Place compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Pams Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Pams Place 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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