The Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Sun Inn 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 28 June 2024, 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: 7 Chapel Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9HR
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 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 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 Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2025 |
| Waterbeach Post Office Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ely Foodbank Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Other catering premises | 162 yards away | Exempt | |
| WAY Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Rosemary Newsagents Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Sun Inn
What is The Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 28 June 2024.
Is The Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn last inspected?
The Sun Inn was last inspected on 28 June 2024, 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 The Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Sun Inn 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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