Robinson House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
Robinson House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 February 2024, more than 2 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: 24C Fordham Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5AQ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Robinson House 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% | ← Robinson House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinson House 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 Robinson House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 February 2022 |
| Caterlink@ St Andrew's C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Impact Food Group@Soham Village College School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Soham Playgroup Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| The Willows Before And After School Club At St Andrew's Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Vertas Group Limited At St Andrews C Of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Chartwells At Soham Village College School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Robinson House
What is Robinson House's food hygiene rating?
Robinson House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Robinson House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Robinson House last inspected?
Robinson House was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 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 Robinson House?
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 Robinson House compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Robinson House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Robinson House 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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