St Ives Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
St Ives Foodbank 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Unit 10 Stephenson Road, St Ives, PE27 3WJ
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts St Ives Foodbank among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← St Ives Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 St Ives Foodbank 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 St Ives Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Every Baker Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Bazachi Ltd Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Acushnet Europe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Hi Sell Direct Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cambridge Imports Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
Questions about St Ives Foodbank
What is St Ives Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
St Ives Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is St Ives Foodbank 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 St Ives Foodbank last inspected?
St Ives Foodbank was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 St Ives Foodbank?
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 St Ives Foodbank compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Ives Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects St Ives Foodbank 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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