Lily House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
Lily House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 141 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DE
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Lily House among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Lily House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Lily House 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 Lily House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Beet Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Castle Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| New Barns Convenience Store Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2023 |
| Clarence House Day Nursery Ely Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| City Of Ely Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Lucky Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ely Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
Questions about Lily House
What is Lily House's food hygiene rating?
Lily House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Lily House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lily House last inspected?
Lily House was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lily House?
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 Lily House compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lily House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Lily House 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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