1,312 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.7% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,312 registered food businesses for South Cambridgeshire. Of these, 1,237 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 6 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Caterers | CB24 8RX | 0 | May 22, 2026 |
| Thorn House | CB24 | 0 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Ceylon Delights | CB23 | 1 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office | CB23 7QG | 1 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Stemark Food | CB3 | 1 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| The Beach Fryer | CB25 9PB | 1 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Cambridge Belfry | CB23 6BW | 2 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Histon Village Fryer | CB24 9LQ | 2 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nivedh Delights | CB4 1UN | 2 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Sam's Cafe | 2 | Dec 04, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,073 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.7% 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.