The Secret Falafel Company food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
The Secret Falafel Company holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 September 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: 5 Kiln Close, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2SF
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Secret Falafel Company sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← The Secret Falafel Company | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Secret Falafel Company 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 Secret Falafel Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Downham Feoffees Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Little Downham Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Little Downham Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2018 |
Questions about The Secret Falafel Company
What is The Secret Falafel Company's food hygiene rating?
The Secret Falafel Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Secret Falafel Company safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Secret Falafel Company last inspected?
The Secret Falafel Company was last inspected on 17 September 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 The Secret Falafel Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Secret Falafel Company compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Secret Falafel Company holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Secret Falafel Company 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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