Gail's Ely food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Cambridgeshire
Gail's Ely 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
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 28 High Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LA
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Gail's Ely among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Gail's Ely | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gail's Ely 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 Gail's Ely, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmalade & Jam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Griddle Bar And Meat House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| Chang Chai Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Ely Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about Gail's Ely
What is Gail's Ely's food hygiene rating?
Gail's Ely has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Gail's Ely 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 Gail's Ely last inspected?
Gail's Ely was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gail's Ely?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gail's Ely compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gail's Ely is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Gail's Ely 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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