Hotel Chocolat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Hotel Chocolat 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 18 July 2023, more than 2 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: 13 Lion Yard, Cambridge, CB2 3NA
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Hotel Chocolat 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% | ← Hotel Chocolat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Juice Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Bubbleology Cambridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bar Oh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| BrewBoard Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aromi Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Aromi Caffe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
Questions about Hotel Chocolat
What is Hotel Chocolat's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Chocolat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 18 July 2023.
Is Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat was last inspected on 18 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Hotel Chocolat?
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 Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Hotel Chocolat 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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