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Food Hygiene Ratings in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 86.4% of 1,202 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.81/5. These figures cover 1,307 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
South Cambridgeshire has 1,039 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,202 rated premises (86.4%). 14 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 86.4%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +6.7 pp
- National rank
- 80 / 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 South Cambridgeshire
Plus 80 awaiting inspection and 25 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 80 awaiting inspection and 25 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in South Cambridgeshire: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in South Cambridgeshire?
- The average food hygiene rating in South Cambridgeshire is 4.81 out of 5, across 1,202 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does South Cambridgeshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 86.4% of rated premises in South Cambridgeshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks South Cambridgeshire 80 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 South Cambridgeshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,039 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 1,202 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in South Cambridgeshire have a low hygiene rating?
- 14 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 South Cambridgeshire food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for South Cambridgeshire (1,307 establishments on record, 1,202 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 South Cambridgeshire
- Beach BabiesCaring Premises · 82 Green End, Landbeach, Cambridgeshire · CB25 9FD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Little Birches Great WilbrahamCaring Premises · 31 Church Street, Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire · CB21 5JQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Waterbeach Post OfficeRetailers - other · 9 Chapel Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB25 9HR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Pizza MondoMobile caterer · CB255/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Bean TheoryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Units 2 And 3 1 Cambridge Square Milton Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB4 0AE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- National FizzMobile caterer · CB235/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Dining With DarioMobile caterer · SG85/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Waggon & HorsesPub/bar/nightclub · 19 Church Street, Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire · SG8 0NJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Shepreth Wildlife ParkRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shepreth Wildlife Park Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire · SG8 6PZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Kong Thai Soul Asian foodMobile caterer · CB235/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- WrapunzelMobile caterer · CB35/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Enchanted Flour BakesOther catering premises · CB235/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Places needing improvement in South Cambridgeshire
- Thorn HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · CB240/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 November 2025
- The Railway VuePub/bar/nightclub · 163 Station Road, Impington, Cambridgeshire · CB24 9NP0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
- Adannas KitchenOther catering premises · CB231/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2024
- Coton Orchard Cafe and ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Coton Orchard Garden Centre Cambridge Road, Coton, Cambridgeshire · CB23 7PJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2025
- Days Bakery & Food HallRetailers - other · Top Farm Barn Fowlmere Road, Newton, Cambridgeshire · CB22 7PG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
- Stemark FoodOther catering premises · CB31/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 August 2025
- Ceylon DelightsRetailers - other · CB231/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2025
- Hardwick Stores And Post OfficeRetailers - other · 99 Cambridge Road, Hardwick, Cambridgeshire · CB23 7QG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 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 1,307 real Food Standards Agency records for South Cambridgeshire, of which 1,202 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.