Piccolo Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
Piccolo Lounge 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 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11 Market Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4NP
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Piccolo Lounge 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% | ← Piccolo Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 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 90 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 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 Piccolo Lounge 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 Piccolo Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobana Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cherry Hill Chocolates Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| 3At3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Ely Food Centre Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ely Fudge Company Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Sophie's Afternoon Tea And Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Piccolo Lounge
What is Piccolo Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Piccolo Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Piccolo Lounge 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 Piccolo Lounge last inspected?
Piccolo Lounge was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Piccolo Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Piccolo Lounge compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Piccolo Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Piccolo Lounge 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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