Orchard Pond B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Cambridgeshire
Orchard Pond B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: 28 Royston Road, Whittlesford, CB22 4NW
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Orchard Pond B&B 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% | ← Orchard Pond B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Orchard Pond B&B 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 Orchard Pond B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 April 2025 |
| Tilly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| The John Barleycorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Happy Positive LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Whittlesford Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Duxford Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Tickell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Pond B&B
What is Orchard Pond B&B's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Pond B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Orchard Pond B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard Pond B&B last inspected?
Orchard Pond B&B was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Orchard Pond B&B?
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 Orchard Pond B&B 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 Orchard Pond B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Orchard Pond B&B 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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