Jesus College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cambridge City
Jesus College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2026, 4 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: Jesus College Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BL
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Jesus College among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Jesus College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Jesus College 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 Jesus College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barot Stores Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Bould Brothers Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Byron Hamburgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Baron Of Beef Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bridges Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bird and Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Jesus College
What is Jesus College's food hygiene rating?
Jesus College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 21 February 2026.
Is Jesus College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jesus College last inspected?
Jesus College was last inspected on 21 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jesus College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jesus College compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Jesus College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Jesus College 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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