THE MERMAID

Ellington

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

THE MERMAID scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 September 2025 by Huntingdonshire.

What does this rating mean?

THE MERMAID in Ellington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Public House The Mermaid High Street,
Ellington,
Cambridgeshire,
PE28 0AB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for THE MERMAID. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects THE MERMAID?

Food hygiene at THE MERMAID is inspected by Huntingdonshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about THE MERMAID

What is THE MERMAID’s food hygiene rating?

THE MERMAID has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 September 2025.

When was THE MERMAID last inspected?

THE MERMAID was last inspected by Huntingdonshire on 12 September 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.