Fordham Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Cambridgeshire
Fordham Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 31 Carter Street, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NG
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Fordham Service Station 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% | ← Fordham Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fordham Service Station 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 Fordham Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Fordham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Roost Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Linhs Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Fordham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Fordham Royal British Legion Club Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2015 |
| The Crown Fordham Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Fordham Service Station
What is Fordham Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Fordham Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Fordham Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fordham Service Station last inspected?
Fordham Service Station was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 months 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 Fordham Service Station?
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 Fordham Service Station compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fordham Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Fordham Service Station 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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