The Crown Fordham food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Crown Fordham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Crown Fordham was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14 Church Street, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NJ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Crown Fordham 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% | ← The Crown Fordham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 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 90 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 The Crown Fordham 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 Crown Fordham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Bowls Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Fordham Royal British Legion Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2015 |
| Fordham Pre School & Fun Club Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Fordham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Fordham Service Station Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| The Chequers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Roost Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Crown Fordham
What is The Crown Fordham's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Fordham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Crown Fordham 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown Fordham last inspected?
The Crown Fordham was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Crown Fordham?
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 The Crown Fordham compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown Fordham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Crown Fordham 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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