What is the average food hygiene rating in Cambridge City?

The average food hygiene rating in Cambridge City is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,300 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cambridge City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.5% of rated premises in Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cambridge City 215 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cambridge City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,007 food businesses in Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.5% of the 1,300 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cambridge City have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in Cambridge City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cambridge City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cambridge City (1,475 establishments on record, 1,300 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cambridge City

In Cambridge City, 77.5% of 1,300 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 1,475 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cambridge City has 1,007 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,300 rated premises (77.5%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.2 pp
National rank: 215 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cambridge City

5★ Very Good

1,007 (77.5%)

4★ Good

205 (15.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

57 (4.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

21 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 112 awaiting inspection and 63 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 112 awaiting inspection and 63 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cambridge City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cambridge City?: The average food hygiene rating in Cambridge City is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,300 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cambridge City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.5% of rated premises in Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cambridge City 215 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cambridge City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,007 food businesses in Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.5% of the 1,300 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cambridge City have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in Cambridge City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cambridge City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cambridge City (1,475 establishments on record, 1,300 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Cambridge City

Top-rated places in Cambridge City

Free Press PHPub/bar/nightclub · The Free Press 7 Prospect Row, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Harrison Catering Services LtdSchool/college/university · Abbey College Homerton Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 8EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
St Mary's School - CateringSchool/college/university · St Marys School Bateman Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Deluna cafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1DG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Amenities Hub Restaurant / CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amenities Hub Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 0BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Little DISCoveries Day Nursery and PreschoolSchool/college/university · Amenities Hub Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 0BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
HanamiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1DG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
PerhapsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 8QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
STREET BBQMobile caterer · CB1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Japas Sushi RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Saxon Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Lunchtime UKSchool/college/university · The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 9PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Ori CaffeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 3DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Cambridge City

The Emperor Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · The Emperor 21 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1NW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 November 2025
Shang WeiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Kanto CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 60 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 7AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
International food storeRetailers - other · 96 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 2BD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 December 2024
Al Noor GrocersRetailers - other · 1C - 1E Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB4 2JB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
Peking RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Homerton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 8NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2025
Kalinka kitchenMobile caterer · CB4
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Dilshad DinnerMobile caterer · CB4
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,475 real Food Standards Agency records for Cambridge City, of which 1,300 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.