Cambourne Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Cambourne Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Blue School Eastgate, Cambourne, CB23 6DZ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Cambourne Pre-School among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Cambourne Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cambourne Pre-School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cambourne Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cambridge City Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| 19 - The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cambourne Cricket Club - The Third Man Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Cambourne Community Food Project Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Cambourne Town Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Monkfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Cambourne Pre-School
What is Cambourne Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Cambourne Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Cambourne Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cambourne Pre-School last inspected?
Cambourne Pre-School was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cambourne Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cambourne Pre-School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cambourne Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Cambourne Pre-School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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