Champion Of The Thames food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cambridge City
Champion Of The Thames holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 July 2015, more than 11 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: Champion Of The Thames 68 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LN
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Champion Of The Thames 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% | ← Champion Of The Thames | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Champion Of The Thames 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 Champion Of The Thames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barot Stores Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bird and Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Bubbleology Cambridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bloom Juice Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Champion Of The Thames
What is Champion Of The Thames's food hygiene rating?
Champion Of The Thames has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 6 July 2015.
Is Champion Of The Thames 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Champion Of The Thames last inspected?
Champion Of The Thames was last inspected on 6 July 2015, more than 11 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 Champion Of The Thames?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Champion Of The Thames 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 Champion Of The Thames is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Champion Of The Thames 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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