Food hygiene ratings in South Cambridgeshire
Our data holds 1,317 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire, rated between 2019-03-28 and 2026-08-20. 81.2% (1,070) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 11 (0.8%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places South Cambridgeshire 44th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in South Cambridgeshire
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,070 | 81.2% |
| 4 (good) | 123 | 9.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 27 | 2.1% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 4 | 0.3% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.4% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 59 | 4.5% |
| Exempt | 27 | 2.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 243 | 83.1% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 | 83.6% |
| Retailers - other | 193 | 74.1% |
| Mobile caterer | 142 | 82.4% |
| Caring Premises | 137 | 84.7% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 | 77.3% |
| School/college/university | 107 | 89.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 | 69.5% |
Food businesses rated per month in South Cambridgeshire
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in South Cambridgeshire
The 11 most recent of 11. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Fryer | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-05 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CB25 9PB |
| Direct Caterers | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-05-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CB24 8RX |
| Wokswagon | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CB23 6JX |
| Days Bakery & Food Hall | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-14 | Retailers - other | CB22 7PG |
| Histon Village Fryer | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CB24 9LQ |
| Sam's Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-04 | Mobile caterer | |
| Thorn House | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-11-29 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | CB24 |
| Nivedh Delights | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-25 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CB4 1UN |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-11 | Retailers - other | CB23 7QG |
| Stemark Food | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-21 | Other catering premises | CB3 |
| Ceylon Delights | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-04-29 | Retailers - other | CB23 |
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Questions about South Cambridgeshire
How many food businesses in South Cambridgeshire are rated 5 (very good)?
1,070 of 1,317 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire (81.2%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-20.
Which food businesses in South Cambridgeshire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
11 food businesses in South Cambridgeshire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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