Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: Hardwick Community Primary School Limes Road, Hardwick, CB23 7RE
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club 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% | ← Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hardwick 3.15 Out of School 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 Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Pippins Coffee & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Hardwick Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2023 |
| Blue Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| I Biscotti Di Debora Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Lord Conrad's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
Questions about Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club
What is Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club's food hygiene rating?
Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club 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 Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club last inspected?
Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club?
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 Hardwick 3.15 Out of School 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, and Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Hardwick 3.15 Out of School 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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