The Crown and Punchbowl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Crown and Punchbowl holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: The Crown And Punchbowl The Crown And Punchbowl High Street, Horningsea, CB25 9JG
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Crown and Punchbowl 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% | ← The Crown and Punchbowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Crown and Punchbowl 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 Crown and Punchbowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company Ltd School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| HQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| College of West Anglia School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Crown and Punchbowl
What is The Crown and Punchbowl's food hygiene rating?
The Crown and Punchbowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Crown and Punchbowl 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown and Punchbowl last inspected?
The Crown and Punchbowl was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Crown and Punchbowl?
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 The Crown and Punchbowl 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 The Crown and Punchbowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Crown and Punchbowl 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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