The Brambles food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
The Brambles holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, 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: Fairview Bungalow, 104 Station Road, Soham, CB7 5DZ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Brambles sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← The Brambles | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Brambles 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 Brambles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Coffee And Crumb Mobile caterer | 121 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Soham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| The Willows Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Sanctuary Supported Living Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Sabro's Mobile caterer | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Pupa's Shop Ltd (Labas) Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about The Brambles
What is The Brambles's food hygiene rating?
The Brambles has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 16 October 2023.
Is The Brambles safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brambles last inspected?
The Brambles was last inspected on 16 October 2023, 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 The Brambles?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brambles compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Brambles holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Brambles 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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