Bridge End Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Bridge End Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 8 High Street, Earith, PE28 3PP
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Bridge End Stores 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% | ← Bridge End Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridge End Stores 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 Bridge End Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorshaw @ Earith Primary School School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| Earith Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
| NUTZ4NUTS Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| The Crystal Ship Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Saint Mary's Church Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Bridge End Stores
What is Bridge End Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bridge End Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Bridge End Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge End Stores last inspected?
Bridge End Stores was last inspected on 13 October 2023, 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 Bridge End Stores?
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 Bridge End Stores compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge End Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Bridge End Stores 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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