International Food Huntingdon Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
International Food Huntingdon Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 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: 51 High Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3AQ
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 1,380 rated places in Huntingdonshire score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 975 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← International Food Huntingdon Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 International Food Huntingdon Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to International Food Huntingdon Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Merkur Slots Other catering premises | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Doge Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Olmo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Huntingdon Town Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Nectar Huntingdon Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about International Food Huntingdon Ltd
What is International Food Huntingdon Ltd's food hygiene rating?
International Food Huntingdon Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 4 December 2024.
Is International Food Huntingdon Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was International Food Huntingdon Ltd last inspected?
International Food Huntingdon Ltd was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months 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 International Food Huntingdon Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International Food Huntingdon Ltd compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while International Food Huntingdon Ltd holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects International Food Huntingdon Ltd 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Huntingdonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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