Leech and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Leech and Sons holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 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: Burwash Manor New Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7EY
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Leech and Sons sits behind roughly 1,063 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,063 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ← Leech and Sons | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Leech and Sons 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 Leech and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burwash Larder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Flock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barton Playgroup CIO Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Conkers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Java Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Leech and Sons
What is Leech and Sons's food hygiene rating?
Leech and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Leech and Sons 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leech and Sons last inspected?
Leech and Sons was last inspected on 20 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 Leech and Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leech and Sons 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 Leech and Sons holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Leech and Sons 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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