Little Downham Anchor
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Little Downham Anchor is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 25 Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST, in the East Cambridgeshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 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 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 25 Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode
- CB6 2ST
- Local Authority
- East Cambridgeshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 517108
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Little Downham Anchor?
Little Downham Anchor 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Little Downham Anchor last inspected?
Little Downham Anchor was last inspected on 2025-09-18. 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 Little Downham Anchor located?
Little Downham Anchor is located at 25 Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire , CB6 2ST, in the East Cambridgeshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB6 postcode area.