Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton food hygiene rating
Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton
5 High Street
Fen Ditton
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8ST Inspected 30 July 2026
Fen Ditton
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8ST Inspected 30 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by South Cambridgeshire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton in South Cambridgeshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 July 2026. Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 5 High Street, Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ST.
- Business name
- Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- South Cambridgeshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1845981
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
30 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 23 July 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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