What is the average food hygiene rating in CB1?

The average food hygiene rating in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City is 4.64 out of 5, across 465 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in CB1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

352 food businesses in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.7% of the 465 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in CB1 have a low hygiene rating?

15 food businesses in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 CB1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City (532 establishments on record, 465 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 CB1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.64/5, with 75.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 532 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CB1 (Cambridge City) has 352 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 465 rated premises (75.7%). 15 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Rating distribution in CB1

5★ Very Good

352 (75.7%)

4★ Good

78 (16.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

20 (4.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (2.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 43 awaiting inspection and 24 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CB1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CB1?: The average food hygiene rating in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City is 4.64 out of 5, across 465 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in CB1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 352 food businesses in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.7% of the 465 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in CB1 have a low hygiene rating?: 15 food businesses in the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 CB1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CB1 postcode area of Cambridge City (532 establishments on record, 465 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.

Top-rated places in CB1

Free Press PHPub/bar/nightclub · The Free Press 7 Prospect Row, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1DU
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
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
Lunchtime UKSchool/college/university · The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 9PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge CampusSchool/college/university · Anglia Ruskin University East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
TradizioniRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 The Broadway Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 3AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Kan Zaman RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 2AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
The Grill Peri PeriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 2AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Madingley Road KebabMobile caterer · CB1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
7Bone CambridgeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 3-4 Restwell House Coldhams Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 3EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026

Places needing improvement in CB1

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
Indian Mini MarketRetailers - other · 11A High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 9HY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Mill road SupermarketRetailers - other · 264 - 268 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 3NF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
MUDEY'STakeaway/sandwich shop · 116 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 2BQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Khang's Fish ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 140 Wulfstan Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 8QJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 June 2025
LokumRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB1 1DJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 532 real Food Standards Agency records for the CB1 postcode area, of which 465 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.