1,256 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in South Cambridgeshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
South Cambridgeshire currently has 1,256 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,183 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn House | CB24 | 0 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Adannas Kitchen | CB23 | 1 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Bar Hill Sports And Social Club | CB23 8SU | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Ceylon Delights | CB23 | 1 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Coton Orchard Cafe and Shop | CB23 7PJ | 1 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office | CB23 7QG | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Inspire Holiday Clubs | CB3 0RX | 1 | Aug 02, 2024 |
| Mom's Catering | CB24 | 1 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd | CB24 8QP | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Stemark Food | CB3 | 1 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Direct Caterers | CB24 8RX | 2 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Histon Chop Shop Ltd | CB24 9HD | 2 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Histon Village Fryer | CB24 9LQ | 2 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nivedh Delights | CB4 1UN | 2 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Sam's Cafe | 2 | Dec 04, 2025 |
There are currently 1,020 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in South Cambridgeshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.