The Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Queens Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: 48 Royston Road, Harston, CB22 7NH
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Queens Head 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 | 122 | 10% | ← The Queens Head | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Queens Head 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 The Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey @ Quadro Harston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Costcutters, Harston Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Brewboard Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Cambridge Dining Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Harston Community Hub Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Londis @ BP Harston Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Queens Head
What is The Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Queens Head 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Queens Head last inspected?
The Queens Head was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 The Queens Head?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens Head 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 The Queens Head holds a 4. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Queens Head 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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