Londis Sawston food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Londis Sawston 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 9 May 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: 9 Falkner Road, Sawston, CB22 3JX
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Londis Sawston 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% | ← Londis Sawston | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Londis Sawston 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 Londis Sawston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalltown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aristocaters Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Balaban Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Brickhouse Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Oxfam Sawston Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Mary's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2021 |
Questions about Londis Sawston
What is Londis Sawston's food hygiene rating?
Londis Sawston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Londis Sawston 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 Londis Sawston last inspected?
Londis Sawston was last inspected on 9 May 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 Londis Sawston?
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 Londis Sawston 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 Londis Sawston is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Londis Sawston 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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