The Fudge Nook food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
The Fudge Nook 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 10 July 2025, 12 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: 30 Stanch Hill Road, Sawtry, PE28 5XG
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Fudge Nook 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% | ← The Fudge Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fudge Nook 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 Fudge Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitstop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| J R Green Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Sawtry & District Bowling Club Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Lucky Chorizo de Cebu Retailers - other | 402 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oak House Homecare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Old School Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink @ Sawtry Infant school School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Sawtry Junior Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fudge Nook
What is The Fudge Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Fudge Nook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Fudge Nook 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 The Fudge Nook last inspected?
The Fudge Nook was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 The Fudge Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Fudge Nook compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fudge Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Fudge Nook 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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