Histon Chop Shop Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Histon Chop Shop Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 1 Narrow Lane, Histon, CB24 9HD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 1,221 rated places in South Cambridgeshire score this low, about one in 244. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Histon Chop Shop Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Histon Chop Shop Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Histon Chop Shop Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ocean Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Excelcare Holdings Ltd Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Ada’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Histon Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Hi Friends Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Eastern Learning Alliance School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Histon Chop Shop Ltd
What is Histon Chop Shop Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Histon Chop Shop Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Histon Chop Shop Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Histon Chop Shop Ltd last inspected?
Histon Chop Shop Ltd was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Histon Chop Shop Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Histon Chop Shop Ltd 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 Histon Chop Shop Ltd holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Histon Chop Shop Ltd 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Cambridgeshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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