Dippersdesserts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Dippersdesserts 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 28 May 2024, 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: 7B Leys Road, St Neots, PE19 1ET
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Dippersdesserts 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% | ← Dippersdesserts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dippersdesserts 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 Dippersdesserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier t/a Leys Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Chesterton Court Lunch Club Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2010 |
| Mexica Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Awaken Clinic Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Moores Walk Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cineworld Plc St Neots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Dippersdesserts
What is Dippersdesserts's food hygiene rating?
Dippersdesserts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 28 May 2024.
Is Dippersdesserts 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 Dippersdesserts last inspected?
Dippersdesserts was last inspected on 28 May 2024, 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 Dippersdesserts?
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 Dippersdesserts compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dippersdesserts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Dippersdesserts 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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