The Thorpe Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Huntingdonshire
The Thorpe Guesthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2014, more than 12 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: Willowbank 6 The Thorpe, Hemingford Grey, PE28 9DA
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Thorpe Guesthouse 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 Thorpe Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Thorpe Guesthouse 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 Thorpe Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| St James' Parish Centre Coffee Mornings Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Lodge at Hemingford Grey House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Liquid Skillz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Gnawtybites Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Hemingford Abbots Village Lunch Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| American Golf Leisure Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about The Thorpe Guesthouse
What is The Thorpe Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
The Thorpe Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 21 January 2014.
Is The Thorpe Guesthouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thorpe Guesthouse last inspected?
The Thorpe Guesthouse was last inspected on 21 January 2014, more than 12 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 Thorpe Guesthouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thorpe Guesthouse compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Thorpe Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Thorpe Guesthouse 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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