Ellesmere Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Cambridgeshire
Ellesmere 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 25 January 2023, more than 3 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: Ley Road, Stetchworth, Newmarket, CB8 9TS
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Ellesmere 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% | ← Ellesmere 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Centre Community Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| The Old School House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Marquis Of Granby Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 November 2023 |
| The Old Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2020 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Kettlefields Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crown Outside Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Dullingham Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Boot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Ellesmere Centre
What is Ellesmere Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ellesmere Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 25 January 2023.
Is Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere Centre last inspected?
Ellesmere Centre was last inspected on 25 January 2023, more than 3 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 Ellesmere Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Ellesmere 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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