March Convenience Store / March Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
March Convenience Store / March Grocer 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: 4 Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8LB
How it compares in Fenland
That puts March Convenience Store / March Grocer 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% | ← March Convenience Store / March Grocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 March Convenience Store / March Grocer 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 March Convenience Store / March Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Fork 'N' Knife Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| The Coachmaker's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Spice Valley Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Budgens March Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Johanna's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Hot Pots Coffee Shop And Bakery Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Gurkha Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about March Convenience Store / March Grocer
What is March Convenience Store / March Grocer's food hygiene rating?
March Convenience Store / March Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 6 November 2024.
Is March Convenience Store / March Grocer 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 March Convenience Store / March Grocer last inspected?
March Convenience Store / March Grocer was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at March Convenience Store / March Grocer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does March Convenience Store / March Grocer compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and March Convenience Store / March Grocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects March Convenience Store / March Grocer 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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March Convenience Store / March Grocer is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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