Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 12 Barton Road, Comberton, CB23 7BP
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How this rating has changed
Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
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How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter sits behind roughly 1,068 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,068 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter | |
| 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 Very 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 Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter 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 Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Three Horseshoes Comberton Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Comberton Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| abm Catering @ Comberton Village College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter
What is Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter last inspected?
Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,231 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Comberton Post Office T/A Costcutter 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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