G's Staff Shop (Simple) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Cambridgeshire
G's Staff Shop (Simple) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: G's Fresh Ltd, Barway, Ely, CB7 5TZ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so G's Staff Shop (Simple) sits behind roughly 645 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ← G's Staff Shop (Simple) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 G's Staff Shop (Simple) 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 G's Staff Shop (Simple), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport And Social Centre Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| The Cafe At Bens Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Amelie Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Farm Shop At Bens Yard Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Little Thetford CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Little Thetford C Of E Primary School Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| BP Soham Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Chartwells At The Shade Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about G's Staff Shop (Simple)
What is G's Staff Shop (Simple)'s food hygiene rating?
G's Staff Shop (Simple) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 29 April 2026.
Is G's Staff Shop (Simple) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was G's Staff Shop (Simple) last inspected?
G's Staff Shop (Simple) was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 G's Staff Shop (Simple)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does G's Staff Shop (Simple) compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while G's Staff Shop (Simple) holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects G's Staff Shop (Simple) 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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