Elm Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fenland
Elm Tree Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 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: The Elm Tree Inn, Low Road, Elm, PE14 0DD
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Elm Tree Inn 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% | ← Elm Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Elm Tree Inn 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 Elm Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Louie's Desserts Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bellmans Of Wisbech Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Deweys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bramleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
Questions about Elm Tree Inn
What is Elm Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
Elm Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Elm Tree Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elm Tree Inn last inspected?
Elm Tree Inn was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Elm Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elm Tree Inn compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Elm Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Elm Tree Inn 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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