Tom's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Cambridgeshire
Tom's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1 Fare Acres Farm Dry Drayton Road, Oakington and Westwick, CB24 3BD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Tom's Kitchen 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% | ← Tom's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 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 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 Tom's Kitchen 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 Tom's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by Emma Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Churros Bar Mobile caterer | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Olive Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Histon Hog Roast Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cottontails Preschool School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Midfield Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blue Barrel Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
Questions about Tom's Kitchen
What is Tom's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Tom's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Tom's Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tom's Kitchen last inspected?
Tom's Kitchen was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Tom's Kitchen?
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 Tom's Kitchen 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 Tom's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Tom's Kitchen 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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