The Eccentric Englishman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
The Eccentric Englishman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 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: Church Farm Church Farm Church Street, Old Hurst, PE28 3AF
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Eccentric Englishman among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← The Eccentric Englishman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 The Eccentric Englishman 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 Eccentric Englishman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsons of Oldhurst Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Johnsons Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Oaktrees Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ingredients UK Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| OliveOlive Importers/Exporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The Eccentric Englishman
What is The Eccentric Englishman's food hygiene rating?
The Eccentric Englishman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 4 June 2024.
Is The Eccentric Englishman 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Eccentric Englishman last inspected?
The Eccentric Englishman was last inspected on 4 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Eccentric Englishman?
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 The Eccentric Englishman compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Eccentric Englishman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Eccentric Englishman 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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