Three Hills food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
Three Hills 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 18 June 2026, 2 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.
97% of rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: Three Hills Dean Road, Bartlow, CB21 4PW
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Three Hills among the 1,068 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 | 1,068 | 87% | ← Three Hills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Very 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 Three Hills 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 Three Hills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hands Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Chestnut Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Waggon and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2021 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2023 |
| Winners (Linton)LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Jigsaw Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Linton CofE Infant School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Three Hills
What is Three Hills's food hygiene rating?
Three Hills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Three Hills 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 Three Hills last inspected?
Three Hills was last inspected on 18 June 2026, 2 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 Three Hills?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Hills compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,231 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Three Hills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Three Hills 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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