Star Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Cambridgeshire
Star Chef holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: 19 Wellington Street, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1PN
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Chef sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Star Chef | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Star Chef 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 Star Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderton House Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Pizza Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Alis Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| The Cod Father Fish And Chips Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 October 2025 |
| Rima's Shop Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| La Strega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Star Chef
What is Star Chef's food hygiene rating?
Star Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Star Chef safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Star Chef last inspected?
Star Chef was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Star Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star Chef compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Star Chef holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Star Chef 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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