BERTS BREAD & MEAT

BERTS BREAD & MEAT is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Hotel London Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5EP, in the Huntingdonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 July 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Huntingdonshire oversees 399 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.