Brampton Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
Brampton Institute 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 23 May 2024, more than 2 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: Brampton Institute 18 High Street, Brampton, PE28 4TG
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Brampton Institute among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Brampton Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Brampton Institute 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 Brampton Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Memorial Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Brampton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Kindred Huntingdon Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Brampton Mill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Champion Boxes Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Brampton Institute
What is Brampton Institute's food hygiene rating?
Brampton Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Brampton Institute 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 Brampton Institute last inspected?
Brampton Institute was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brampton Institute?
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 Brampton Institute compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Brampton Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Brampton Institute 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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