The Station House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
The Station House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Cafe 118 Station Road, Histon, CB24 9LF
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Station House sits behind roughly 1,063 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,063 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ← The Station House | |
| 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 96 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Station House 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 Station House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm @ Orchard Park Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cambridge Kids Club @ Orchard Park Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2026 |
| Ada’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Buchan Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Station House
What is The Station House's food hygiene rating?
The Station House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Station House 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Station House last inspected?
The Station House was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Station House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Station House compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Station House holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Station House 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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The Station House is one of 27 rated food businesses in Histon. See every hygiene rating in Histon →
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