Budgens March food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
Budgens March 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 9 May 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: Post Office, 29 - 31 Broad Street, March, PE15 8TP
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Budgens March among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Budgens March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Budgens March, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| F&S Majestic Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Spice Valley Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Fork 'N' Knife Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| March Convenience Store / March Grocer Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Budgens March
What is Budgens March's food hygiene rating?
Budgens March has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 9 May 2026.
Is Budgens March 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 Budgens March last inspected?
Budgens March was last inspected on 9 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
How does Budgens March compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens March is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Budgens March 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Budgens March is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
Fenland inspects and rates 708 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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