Little Downham Day Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
Little Downham Day Centre 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
The rating dates from 5 February 2018, more than 8 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: Holme Close, Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2TP
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Little Downham Day Centre 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% | ← Little Downham Day Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 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 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 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 Little Downham Day Centre 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 Little Downham Day Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Downham Feoffees Primary Academy School/college/university | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Little Downham Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Greggs Ely Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Apple Green Service Station Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Ely PFS Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Barracudas Activity Day Camps Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Caterlink @ Ely College School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ely City Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2023 |
Questions about Little Downham Day Centre
What is Little Downham Day Centre's food hygiene rating?
Little Downham Day Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 5 February 2018.
Is Little Downham Day Centre 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 Little Downham Day Centre last inspected?
Little Downham Day Centre was last inspected on 5 February 2018, more than 8 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 Little Downham Day Centre?
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 Little Downham Day Centre compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Downham Day Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Little Downham Day Centre 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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