Beacon Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
Beacon Cafe 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 13 July 2022, 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: 5 High Street, Bluntisham, PE28 3LD
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Beacon Cafe 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% | ← Beacon Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beacon Cafe 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 Beacon Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 July 2025 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bluntisham Traditional Butcher Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bluntisham Service Station Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bluntisham Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Saint Mary's Church Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Heath Fruit Farm Jams Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Beacon Cafe
What is Beacon Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 13 July 2022.
Is Beacon Cafe 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 Beacon Cafe last inspected?
Beacon Cafe was last inspected on 13 July 2022, 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 Beacon Cafe?
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 Beacon Cafe compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Beacon Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Beacon Cafe 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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