Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD, in the Uttlesford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 January 2026, 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. Uttlesford oversees 830 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford is 4.9 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
- 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden
- Postcode
- CB11 3HD
- Local Authority
- Uttlesford
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1128205
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)?
Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Uttlesford.
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 Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) last inspected?
Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) was last inspected on 2026-01-07. 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 Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) located?
Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) is located at 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden , CB11 3HD, in the Uttlesford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB11 postcode area.