The Reindeer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Reindeer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 January 2019, 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: 62 The Street, Saxon Street, Newmarket, CB8 9RS
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Reindeer sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← The Reindeer | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Reindeer 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 Reindeer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Street Methodist Church Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Somerset Court Lunches Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 April 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cheveley Village Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 January 2026 |
| The Ormonde Table Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Granary Estates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Cheveley Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Cheveley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about The Reindeer
What is The Reindeer's food hygiene rating?
The Reindeer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 13 January 2019.
Is The Reindeer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Reindeer last inspected?
The Reindeer was last inspected on 13 January 2019, more than 7 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 The Reindeer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Reindeer compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Reindeer holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Reindeer 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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