196 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cambridge City
196 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
The rating dates from 25 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: 196 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3NF
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts 196 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% | ← 196 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 196 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 196, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| BLD’S Cafe restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bravo patisserie Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Blue Mountain Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alamin Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
Questions about 196
What is 196's food hygiene rating?
196 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 25 February 2026.
Is 196 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 196 last inspected?
196 was last inspected on 25 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 196?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 196 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 196 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects 196 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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