The Whisky Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
The Whisky Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Whisky Cafe was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Huntingdonshire ratings →
Address: The Whiskey Cafe 11 - 12 Market Hill, St Ives, PE27 5AL
How this rating has changed
The Whisky Cafe was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Whisky Cafe among the 1,005 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,005 | 72% | ← The Whisky Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 289 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 The Whisky Cafe 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 The Whisky Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan and Angel Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Toms Cakes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Nuts Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Ivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| The Oliver Cromwell Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Adorn ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Snug Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about The Whisky Cafe
What is The Whisky Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Whisky Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 11 August 2026.
Is The Whisky Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whisky Cafe last inspected?
The Whisky Cafe was last inspected on 11 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Whisky Cafe?
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 The Whisky Cafe compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
72% of the 1,395 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Whisky Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Whisky Cafe 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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The Whisky Cafe is one of 146 rated food businesses in St Ives. See every hygiene rating in St Ives →
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