Fenstanton Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Fenstanton Family Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: Fenstanton Family Butchers was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Huntingdonshire ratings →
Address: 8 High Street, Fenstanton, PE28 9LQ
How this rating has changed
Fenstanton Family Butchers has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Fenstanton Family Butchers among the 1,005 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,005 | 72% | ← Fenstanton Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 289 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 Fenstanton Family Butchers 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 Fenstanton Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Pipes Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Barry's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Ash's Shop Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Play Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Nudie Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Carriages Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Fenstanton Family Butchers
What is Fenstanton Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Fenstanton Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Fenstanton Family Butchers 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 Fenstanton Family Butchers last inspected?
Fenstanton Family Butchers was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fenstanton Family Butchers?
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 Fenstanton Family Butchers compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
72% of the 1,395 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fenstanton Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Fenstanton Family Butchers 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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Fenstanton Family Butchers is one of 18 rated food businesses in Fenstanton. See every hygiene rating in Fenstanton →
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