The Hippodrome food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fenland
The Hippodrome 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: Dartford Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8AQ
How it compares in Fenland
That puts The Hippodrome 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% | ← The Hippodrome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hippodrome 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 The Hippodrome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Gurkha Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| F&S Majestic Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Budgens March Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| MFG March Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Spice Valley Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
Questions about The Hippodrome
What is The Hippodrome's food hygiene rating?
The Hippodrome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 18 June 2025.
Is The Hippodrome 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 The Hippodrome last inspected?
The Hippodrome was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 The Hippodrome?
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 The Hippodrome compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and The Hippodrome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The Hippodrome 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Hippodrome is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
Fenland inspects and rates 708 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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