Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 2025, 12 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: Unit 4 Lower Pendrill Court Ermine Street North, Papworth Everard, CB23 3UY
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 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 96 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 Very 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 Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 April 2023 |
| The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| Norfolk Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2026 |
| Childrens Ark Day Nursery Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Printworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Pendragon Community Primary School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Shilpa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cook4U Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 October 2025 |
Questions about Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips
What is Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips last inspected?
Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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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