Harpur's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cambridge City
Harpur's Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Harpur's Cafe was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 86 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7AG
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Harpur's Cafe 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% | ← Harpur's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Harpur's Cafe 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 Harpur's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Chile Mexican Gourmet Maria Mobile caterer | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| AL Pomodoro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Balzano's Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - We Work Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills and Reeve - Cambridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bould Brothers Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cafe Blue Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Harpur's Cafe
What is Harpur's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Harpur's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Harpur's Cafe 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 Harpur's Cafe last inspected?
Harpur's Cafe was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Harpur's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harpur's Cafe 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 Harpur's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Harpur's Cafe 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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