New Barns Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Cambridgeshire
New Barns Convenience Store 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 10 September 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: 52 New Barns Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PW
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts New Barns Convenience Store 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% | ← New Barns Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Barns Convenience Store 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 New Barns Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Lily House Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Clarence House Day Nursery Ely Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ely Community Cafe Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Lucky Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ely Beet Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| City Of Ely Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Roslyn Court Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about New Barns Convenience Store
What is New Barns Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
New Barns Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 10 September 2023.
Is New Barns Convenience Store 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 New Barns Convenience Store last inspected?
New Barns Convenience Store was last inspected on 10 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 New Barns Convenience Store?
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 New Barns Convenience Store compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and New Barns Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects New Barns Convenience Store 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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