Fen & Fable food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Fenland
Fen & Fable holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Fen & Fable was inspected on 30 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 The Arcade, 42 High Street, Chatteris, PE16 6BH
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Fen & Fable among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Fen & Fable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Fen & Fable 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 Fen & Fable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell & Son Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Limat Food & Wine Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| Buster's Emporium And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Nana's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Chilli Masters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Fen & Fable
What is Fen & Fable's food hygiene rating?
Fen & Fable has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 30 May 2026.
Is Fen & Fable 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fen & Fable last inspected?
Fen & Fable was last inspected on 30 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fen & Fable?
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 Fen & Fable compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Fen & Fable is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Fen & Fable 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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