Burwell Museum & Windmill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Cambridgeshire
Burwell Museum & Windmill 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 8 April 2015, more than 11 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: The Mill, Mill Lane, Burwell, CB25 0HL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Burwell Museum & Windmill among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Burwell Museum & Windmill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Burwell Museum & Windmill 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 Burwell Museum & Windmill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| The Spring Montessori Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 October 2025 |
| The Meadow House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| St Mary's Church Cafe And Pop Up Pantry Other catering premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| F P Lanes & Sons Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 423 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| T2D Coffee Club & Type 2 Detectives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Burwell Print Centre / Hidden Treasures Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Burwell Museum & Windmill
What is Burwell Museum & Windmill's food hygiene rating?
Burwell Museum & Windmill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 8 April 2015.
Is Burwell Museum & Windmill 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 Burwell Museum & Windmill last inspected?
Burwell Museum & Windmill was last inspected on 8 April 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burwell Museum & Windmill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Burwell Museum & Windmill compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Burwell Museum & Windmill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Burwell Museum & Windmill 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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