The High Flyer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The High Flyer 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 69 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PQ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The High Flyer 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% | ← The High Flyer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 High Flyer 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 High Flyer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| City Of Ely Bowls Club Other catering premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| EC Ely Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Iceland Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2018 |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about The High Flyer
What is The High Flyer's food hygiene rating?
The High Flyer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The High Flyer 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 High Flyer last inspected?
The High Flyer was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months 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 High Flyer?
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 High Flyer compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The High Flyer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The High Flyer 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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The High Flyer is one of 418 rated food businesses in Ely. See every hygiene rating in Ely →
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