British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 High Street, Little Wilbraham, CB21 5JY
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 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 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 British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall 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 British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wilbraham Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bottisham Airfield Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Wilbraham Memorial Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2024 |
| Little Birches Great Wilbraham Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall
What is British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall's food hygiene rating?
British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall last inspected?
British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall?
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 British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall 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 British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall 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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