The Cambridge City Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · South Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge City Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Blue School Eastgate, Cambourne, CB23 6DZ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Cambridge City Foodbank 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% | ← The Cambridge City Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 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 96 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 The Cambridge City Foodbank 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 Cambridge City Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| 19 - The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cambourne Cricket Club - The Third Man Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Cambourne Community Food Project Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Cambourne Town Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Monkfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Cambridge City Foodbank
What is The Cambridge City Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
The Cambridge City Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 23 June 2022.
Is The Cambridge City Foodbank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cambridge City Foodbank last inspected?
The Cambridge City Foodbank was last inspected on 23 June 2022, more than 4 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 The Cambridge City Foodbank?
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 The Cambridge City Foodbank compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cambridge City Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Cambridge City Foodbank 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 Cambridge City Foodbank is one of 38 rated food businesses in Cambourne. See every hygiene rating in Cambourne →
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