The Cambridge Lamb Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge Lamb Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Narrow Lane, Histon, CB24 9HD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Cambridge Lamb Company 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 Cambridge Lamb Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cambridge Lamb Company 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 Cambridge Lamb Company, 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 The Cambridge Lamb Company
What is The Cambridge Lamb Company's food hygiene rating?
The Cambridge Lamb Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 14 April 2023.
Is The Cambridge Lamb Company 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cambridge Lamb Company last inspected?
The Cambridge Lamb Company was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Cambridge Lamb Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cambridge Lamb Company 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 Cambridge Lamb Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Cambridge Lamb Company 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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