The Falcon Inn Whittlesey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fenland
The Falcon Inn Whittlesey 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 Falcon Inn Whittlesey was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Fenland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Fenland ratings →
Address: Falcon Inn, 1 London Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BH
How this rating has changed
The Falcon Inn Whittlesey was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Fenland
That puts The Falcon Inn Whittlesey among the 619 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 | 619 | 92% | ← The Falcon Inn Whittlesey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 42 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 Falcon Inn Whittlesey 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 Falcon Inn Whittlesey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwal Manor Caring Premises | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| The Hermitage Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Poppy's Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Lily Of The Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Not Just A Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Feng Wah Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 2025 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Whittlesey Local Stores Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about The Falcon Inn Whittlesey
What is The Falcon Inn Whittlesey's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Inn Whittlesey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 12 August 2026.
Is The Falcon Inn Whittlesey 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 Falcon Inn Whittlesey last inspected?
The Falcon Inn Whittlesey was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Falcon Inn Whittlesey?
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 Falcon Inn Whittlesey compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 673 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon Inn Whittlesey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The Falcon Inn Whittlesey 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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