The Priory Centre Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
The Priory Centre Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: Priory Centre Priory Centre Priory Lane, St Neots, PE19 2BH
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Priory Centre Cafe sits behind roughly 975 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 975 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ← The Priory Centre Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Priory Centre Cafe 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 Priory Centre Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Roasts Manufacturers/packers | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ferro Lounge Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brewpig Ltd T/A The Pig 'n Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
Questions about The Priory Centre Cafe
What is The Priory Centre Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Priory Centre Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 22 May 2024.
Is The Priory Centre Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Priory Centre Cafe last inspected?
The Priory Centre Cafe was last inspected on 22 May 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 Priory Centre Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Priory Centre Cafe compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Priory Centre Cafe holds a 4. 298 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Priory Centre Cafe 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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