Cuckoo Bridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Cuckoo Bridge 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 1 August 2023, more than 2 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: Cuckoo Bridge Cottage St Ives Road, Somersham, PE28 3ET
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Cuckoo Bridge among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Cuckoo Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
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 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 Cuckoo Bridge 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 Cuckoo Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Farm Pork Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| The Windmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2025 |
| Toms Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Mad Cat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 August 2025 |
| Silent Wings Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Cuckoo Bridge
What is Cuckoo Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Cuckoo Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 1 August 2023.
Is Cuckoo Bridge 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 Cuckoo Bridge last inspected?
Cuckoo Bridge was last inspected on 1 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cuckoo Bridge?
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 Cuckoo Bridge compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cuckoo Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Cuckoo Bridge 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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Cuckoo Bridge is one of 25 rated food businesses in Somersham. See every hygiene rating in Somersham →
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