Chutney Joe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
Chutney Joe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 11 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
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: 1 High Street, Cambourne, CB23 6JX
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Chutney Joe 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% | ← Chutney Joe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chutney Joe 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 Chutney Joe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Monkfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Wokswagon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2026 |
| Kindred @ Cambourne Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Churchill’s Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cambourne Green Grocers Retailers - other | 161 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kidnetics Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 161 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Chutney Joe
What is Chutney Joe's food hygiene rating?
Chutney Joe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Chutney Joe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chutney Joe last inspected?
Chutney Joe was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 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 Chutney Joe?
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 Chutney Joe 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 Chutney Joe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Chutney Joe 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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Chutney Joe is one of 39 rated food businesses in Cambourne. See every hygiene rating in Cambourne →
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