Abbeyfield Girton food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Abbeyfield Girton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: Abbeyfield Girton Green Wellbrook Way, Girton, CB3 0GQ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbeyfield Girton sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← Abbeyfield Girton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Abbeyfield Girton 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 Abbeyfield Girton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| abm @ Orchard Park Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cambridge Kids Club @ Orchard Park Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2021 |
| B&B and The Wedding Marquee Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2023 |
| Buchan Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Journey Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Abbeyfield Girton
What is Abbeyfield Girton's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield Girton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Abbeyfield Girton 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield Girton last inspected?
Abbeyfield Girton was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Abbeyfield Girton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Abbeyfield Girton 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 Abbeyfield Girton holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Abbeyfield Girton 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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