The Hoops Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Hoops Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 74 High Street, Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth, SG8 5LF
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Hoops Public House 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% | ← The Hoops Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Hoops Public House 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 The Hoops Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly’s Cake Kitchen Limited Other catering premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Blue Tree Gifts Ltd Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bassingbourn Community Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bassingbourn Community Library Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Hatties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2021 |
| Impact Food Group @ Bassingbourn Village College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Belle Free House & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about The Hoops Public House
What is The Hoops Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Hoops Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The Hoops Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hoops Public House last inspected?
The Hoops Public House was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Hoops Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hoops Public House 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 The Hoops Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Hoops Public House 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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