The Sunflower Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Sunflower Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Fordham Garden Centre, 41 Market Street, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5LH, in the East Cambridgeshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Cambridgeshire oversees 772 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Cambridgeshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Fordham Garden Centre, 41 Market Street, Fordham, Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 5LH
- Local Authority
- East Cambridgeshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1021436
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Sunflower Cafe?
The Sunflower Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Cambridgeshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Sunflower Cafe last inspected?
The Sunflower Cafe was last inspected on 2025-10-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Sunflower Cafe located?
The Sunflower Cafe is located at Fordham Garden Centre, 41 Market Street, Fordham, Ely , CB7 5LH, in the East Cambridgeshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB7 postcode area.