The Meadow House B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Cambridgeshire
The Meadow House B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2021, more than 4 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: Meadow House, 2A High Street, Burwell, CB25 0HB
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Meadow House B & B 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% | ← The Meadow House B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Meadow House B & B 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 Meadow House B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church Cafe And Pop Up Pantry Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| F P Lanes & Sons Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Burwell Museum & Windmill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2015 |
| Red House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| The Spring Montessori Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 October 2025 |
| Love CBD Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Pimp My Fish Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Meadow House B & B
What is The Meadow House B & B's food hygiene rating?
The Meadow House B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 22 September 2021.
Is The Meadow House B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meadow House B & B last inspected?
The Meadow House B & B was last inspected on 22 September 2021, more than 4 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 The Meadow House B & B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadow House B & B compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Meadow House B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Meadow House B & B 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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