The Mini Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The Mini Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: 21 Dandby Close, Little Paxton, PE19 6FA
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Mini Bar among the 974 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 | 974 | 71% | ← The Mini Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 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 Very 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 Mini Bar 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 Mini Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Paxton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Premier Supermarkets Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| HCL @ Little Paxton School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Kids R Us OOSC Ltd Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Little Paxton Pre School Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Paxton Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Chunky Chips Chicken Strips Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Kingfisher Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about The Mini Bar
What is The Mini Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Mini Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 3 August 2023.
Is The Mini Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mini Bar last inspected?
The Mini Bar was last inspected on 3 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 The Mini Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mini Bar compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mini Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Mini Bar 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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