What is the average food hygiene rating in CB2?

The average food hygiene rating in the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City is 4.73 out of 5, across 362 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 CB2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

296 food businesses in the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.8% of the 362 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in CB2 have a low hygiene rating?

6 food businesses in the CB2 postcode area of 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 CB2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City (413 establishments on record, 362 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 CB2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.73/5, with 81.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 413 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CB2 (Cambridge City) has 296 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 362 rated premises (81.8%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Rating distribution in CB2

5★ Very Good

296 (81.8%)

4★ Good

45 (12.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

15 (4.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 30 awaiting inspection and 21 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CB2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CB2?: The average food hygiene rating in the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City is 4.73 out of 5, across 362 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 CB2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 296 food businesses in the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.8% of the 362 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in CB2 have a low hygiene rating?: 6 food businesses in the CB2 postcode area of 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 CB2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CB2 postcode area of Cambridge City (413 establishments on record, 362 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 CB2

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
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
Japas Sushi RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Saxon Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Ori CaffeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 3DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Taylorshaw @ Cambridge Academy for Science & TechnologySchool/college/university · Cambridge Academy For Science And Technology Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 0SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
The Hobson Hotel by AdinaHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Hobson Cambridge 42 - 44 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 3AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
JWD Hand-pulled Noodle Bar (Cambridge)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 55 - 57 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
44 Russell Street (Respite Service)Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 44 Russell Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1HT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
NoviRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
The Bath HousePub/bar/nightclub · The Bath House 3 Bene't Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 3QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026

Places needing improvement in CB2

The Emperor Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · The Emperor 21 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1NW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 November 2025
Peking RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Homerton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 8NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2025
Hi SweetyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 71A Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1AB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Two TreasureRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 85 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1AW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Moana Poke BowlsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 3AX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026
PizzaExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 - 28 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1DB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 413 real Food Standards Agency records for the CB2 postcode area, of which 362 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.