The Cuckoo food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The Cuckoo 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
The rating dates from 5 July 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: Public House The Cuckoo 20 Oundle Road, Alwalton, PE7 3UP
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwalton Store and Post Office Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Express by Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Orton Southgate Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Eurest at Virgin Media Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about The Cuckoo
What is The Cuckoo's food hygiene rating?
The Cuckoo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 5 July 2024.
Is The Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo last inspected?
The Cuckoo was last inspected on 5 July 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 Cuckoo?
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 Cuckoo compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cuckoo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Cuckoo 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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