Runways Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Holland
Runways Cafe 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 31 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: Fenland Aero Club Jekils Bank, Holbeach St Johns, Spalding, PE12 8RQ
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Runways Cafe among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Runways Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Runways Cafe 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 Runways Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| East of England Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Holbeach St Johns Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Whaplode St Catherine Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Richer of Moulton Chapel Butchers & Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Jolly Farmer Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Runways Cafe
What is Runways Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Runways Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 31 January 2026.
Is Runways Cafe 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 Runways Cafe last inspected?
Runways Cafe was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Runways Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Runways Cafe compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Runways Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Runways Cafe 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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