What is the average food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire is 4.6 out of 5, across 1,370 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Huntingdonshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

70.4% of rated premises in Huntingdonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Huntingdonshire 281 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Huntingdonshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

964 food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.4% of the 1,370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Huntingdonshire have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Huntingdonshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Huntingdonshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Huntingdonshire (1,513 establishments on record, 1,370 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Huntingdonshire

In Huntingdonshire, 70.4% of 1,370 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.6/5. These figures cover 1,513 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Huntingdonshire has 964 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,370 rated premises (70.4%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 70.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -9.3 pp
National rank: 281 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Huntingdonshire

5★ Very Good

964 (70.4%)

4★ Good

298 (21.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

88 (6.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

12 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 70 awaiting inspection and 73 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 70 awaiting inspection and 73 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Huntingdonshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire is 4.6 out of 5, across 1,370 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Huntingdonshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 70.4% of rated premises in Huntingdonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Huntingdonshire 281 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Huntingdonshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 964 food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.4% of the 1,370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Huntingdonshire have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Huntingdonshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Huntingdonshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Huntingdonshire (1,513 establishments on record, 1,370 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Huntingdonshire

PE28412 places · 70.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Huntingdonshire

The Swan and AngelPub/bar/nightclub · 8 Market Hill, St Ives, Cambridgeshire · PE27 5AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Hugo’s bakesOther catering premises · PE19
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Pizza TownTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1A Newtons Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire · PE29 3NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 2a Quora Retail Park Howard Road, Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire · PE19 8EX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
CAKE BOXRetailers - other · 20A High Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire · PE19 1JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Claret CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Claret Centre The Towers High Street, Buckden, Cambridgeshire · PE19 5TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Sarah's Cottage CupcakesOther catering premises · PE28
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Little Peach BakeryOther catering premises · PE28
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
GamesHubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 38 Market Square, St Neots, Cambridgeshire · PE19 2AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Oh my popsOther catering premises · PE19
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Toms Cakes LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 Market Hill, St Ives, Cambridgeshire · PE27 5AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Toms CakesManufacturers/packers · 3 - 5 West Newlands, Somersham, Cambridgeshire · PE28 3EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Huntingdonshire

The Black BullPub/bar/nightclub · 25 Church Road, Brampton, Cambridgeshire · PE28 4PF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
The Vine Kitchen LtdPub/bar/nightclub · Public House The Vine 33 High Street, Buckden, Cambridgeshire · PE19 5XA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Nisa LocalRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 2 Hunts End Court, Buckden, Cambridgeshire · PE19 5QY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2025
Three Jolly ButchersPub/bar/nightclub · 3 Huntingdon Road, Wyton, Cambridgeshire · PE28 2AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
The White HartRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Public House White Hart 2 Cambridge Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire · PE29 2BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
The White HorseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Public House The White Horse High Street, Tilbrook, Cambridgeshire · PE28 0JP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Mad Cat InnPub/bar/nightclub · Public House Mad Cat Inn High Street, Pidley, Cambridgeshire · PE28 3BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 August 2025
Glober Afro FoodiesOther catering premises · PE27
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,513 real Food Standards Agency records for Huntingdonshire, of which 1,370 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.