Drayman's Son food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
Drayman's Son 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 5 December 2019, more than 6 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: 29A Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AA
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Drayman's Son 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% | ← Drayman's Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Drayman's Son 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 Drayman's Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Chocolates Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Piccolo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bobana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Sophie's Afternoon Tea And Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| 3At3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Prosper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Drayman's Son
What is Drayman's Son's food hygiene rating?
Drayman's Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 5 December 2019.
Is Drayman's Son 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 Drayman's Son last inspected?
Drayman's Son was last inspected on 5 December 2019, more than 6 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 Drayman's Son?
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 Drayman's Son compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Drayman's Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Drayman's Son 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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