Shelford Rugby Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
Shelford Rugby Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Shelford Rugby Club The Davey Field Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, CB22 5JU
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Shelford Rugby Club sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ← Shelford Rugby Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shelford Rugby Club 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 Shelford Rugby Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Trumpington Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cara Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Brunch Base Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Days Of Ashwell - Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
Questions about Shelford Rugby Club
What is Shelford Rugby Club's food hygiene rating?
Shelford Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 22 November 2025.
Is Shelford Rugby Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shelford Rugby Club last inspected?
Shelford Rugby Club was last inspected on 22 November 2025, 7 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 Shelford Rugby Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shelford Rugby Club compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Shelford Rugby Club holds a 4. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Shelford Rugby Club 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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Shelford Rugby Club is one of 30 rated food businesses in Great Shelford. See every hygiene rating in Great Shelford →
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