Cambridge Belfry food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Belfry holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the hotel that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Cambridge Belfry was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all South Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: The Cambridge Belfry Back Lane, Cambourne, CB23 6BW
How this rating has changed
Cambridge Belfry has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 11 August 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 1,231 rated places in South Cambridgeshire score this low, about one in 308. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,068 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Cambridge Belfry | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cambridge Belfry the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Questions about Cambridge Belfry
What is Cambridge Belfry's food hygiene rating?
Cambridge Belfry has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Cambridge Belfry safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The hotel is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cambridge Belfry last inspected?
Cambridge Belfry was last inspected on 11 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Cambridge Belfry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cambridge Belfry compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,231 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cambridge Belfry holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Cambridge Belfry 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Cambridgeshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Cambridge Belfry is one of 39 rated food businesses in Cambourne. See every hygiene rating in Cambourne →
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