The Marsh Harrier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The Marsh Harrier holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Marsh Harrier was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Needingworth Road, St Ives, PE27 4NB
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Marsh Harrier among the 975 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 | 975 | 71% | ← The Marsh Harrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <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 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 The Marsh Harrier 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 Marsh Harrier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Kyra Enterprises Ltd T/A McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cambridge Imports Importers/Exporters | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Olive Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| BP St Ives Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hi Sell Direct Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Baba News Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Marsh Harrier
What is The Marsh Harrier's food hygiene rating?
The Marsh Harrier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Marsh Harrier 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Marsh Harrier last inspected?
The Marsh Harrier was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Marsh Harrier?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Marsh Harrier compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Marsh Harrier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Marsh Harrier 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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