Lavender House Community Hub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Cambridgeshire
Lavender House Community Hub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Wardens House, 32A West Fen Road, Ely, CB6 1AL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lavender House Community Hub 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% | ← Lavender House Community Hub | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lavender House Community Hub 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 Lavender House Community Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Poets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Acremont House School School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| King's Ely Sixth Form School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| LuvEly Social Club Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Hadi's Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Lavender House Community Hub
What is Lavender House Community Hub's food hygiene rating?
Lavender House Community Hub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Lavender House Community Hub 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lavender House Community Hub last inspected?
Lavender House Community Hub was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Lavender House Community Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lavender House Community Hub compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lavender House Community Hub holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Lavender House Community Hub 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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