Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Cambridgeshire
Grape Tree 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 27 September 2019, more than 6 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: 15 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LZ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Grape Tree 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% | ← Grape Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Chai Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Ely Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Griddle Bar And Meat House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Marmalade & Jam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 27 September 2019.
Is Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 27 September 2019, more than 6 years 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 Grape Tree?
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 Grape Tree compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Grape Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Grape Tree 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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