Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton

Fen Ditton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton 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 23 July 2025 by South Cambridgeshire.

What does this rating mean?

Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton in Fen Ditton 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?

5 High Street,
Fen Ditton,
Cambridgeshire,
CB5 8ST

Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton?

Food hygiene at Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton is inspected by South Cambridgeshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.scambs.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton

What is Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton’s food hygiene rating?

Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 July 2025.

When was Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton last inspected?

Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton was last inspected by South Cambridgeshire on 23 July 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.