The Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Three Horseshoes 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: Three Horseshoes High Street, Madingley, CB23 8AB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Crafts Hill Barn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| The Black Horse Inn Dry Drayton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Hackers Fruit Farm Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Hardwick Pre-School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Three Horseshoes
What is The Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
The Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
The Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 Three Horseshoes?
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 The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Three Horseshoes 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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