The Yard By Silver Oak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Cambridgeshire
The Yard By Silver Oak 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: 35A Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PG
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Yard By Silver Oak among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Yard By Silver Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 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 91 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 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 The Yard By Silver Oak 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 The Yard By Silver Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| City Of Ely Bowls Club Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| EC Ely Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Iceland Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2018 |
Questions about The Yard By Silver Oak
What is The Yard By Silver Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Yard By Silver Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Yard By Silver Oak 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 The Yard By Silver Oak last inspected?
The Yard By Silver Oak was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months 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 The Yard By Silver Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Yard By Silver Oak compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Yard By Silver Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Yard By Silver Oak 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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