March Quality Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
March Quality Meats 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
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: 27 - 29 High Street, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9JA
How it compares in Fenland
That puts March Quality Meats among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← March Quality Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 March Quality Meats 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 March Quality Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Family Shopper And Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Greetings Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2020 |
| The Acre Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Royal China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Tams Cafe Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about March Quality Meats
What is March Quality Meats's food hygiene rating?
March Quality Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 15 April 2026.
Is March Quality Meats 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 March Quality Meats last inspected?
March Quality Meats was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at March Quality Meats?
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 March Quality Meats compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and March Quality Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects March Quality Meats 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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March Quality Meats is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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