Ember and Dough food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Peterborough City
Ember and Dough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: 33-35 Guntons Road, Newborough, PE6 7QW
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Ember and Dough among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Ember and Dough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 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 Ember and Dough 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 Ember and Dough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Bears Inn Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Mandair's Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Newborough Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Acacia House Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Kingswood Education Catering Ltd School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Newborough Kidz Club Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Ember and Dough
What is Ember and Dough's food hygiene rating?
Ember and Dough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Ember and Dough 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ember and Dough last inspected?
Ember and Dough was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ember and Dough?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ember and Dough compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Ember and Dough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Ember and Dough 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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