Cafe Zest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
Cafe Zest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: One Leisure Indoor Westwood Road, St Ives, PE27 6WU
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Cafe Zest 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% | ← Cafe Zest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Zest 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 Cafe Zest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig-Cassos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Vadi Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Football Fun Factory (Community 009) LTD Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company Limited School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Floods Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| St Ives Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about Cafe Zest
What is Cafe Zest's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Zest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Cafe Zest 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Zest last inspected?
Cafe Zest was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months 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 Cafe Zest?
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 Cafe Zest compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Zest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Cafe Zest 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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