Octavia's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fenland
Octavia's Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 November 2018, more than 7 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: Octavia View, 10A - 14 South Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JQ
How it compares in Fenland
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 671 rated places in Fenland score this low, about one in 168. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Octavia's Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Octavia's Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Octavia's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Pool And Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Luxe Cinema Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Just Poppin' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Cafe D-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Imperial Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burrito 2 Go / Mediterranean Olive Mobile caterer | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Octavia's Cafe
What is Octavia's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Octavia's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Fenland Council on 2 November 2018.
Is Octavia's Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Octavia's Cafe last inspected?
Octavia's Cafe was last inspected on 2 November 2018, more than 7 years 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 Octavia's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Octavia's Cafe compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Octavia's Cafe holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Octavia's 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Fenland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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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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