Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: Visitor Centre High Street, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room 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% | ← Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room 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 Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| HCL @ Little Paxton School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Kids R Us OOSC Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Little Paxton Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Little Paxton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Premier Supermarkets Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Chunky Chips Chicken Strips Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Kingfisher Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room
What is Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 2 June 2023.
Is Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room 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 Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room last inspected?
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 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 Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room?
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 Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Tea Room 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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