The Waterman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cambridge City
The Waterman 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 11 May 2024, 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: The Waterman 32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts The Waterman 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% | ← The Waterman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Waterman 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 The Waterman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Waller & Son Manufacturers/packers | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Boathouse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Arundel House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Acorn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Butterfly Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about The Waterman
What is The Waterman's food hygiene rating?
The Waterman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 11 May 2024.
Is The Waterman 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 The Waterman last inspected?
The Waterman was last inspected on 11 May 2024, 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 The Waterman?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waterman 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 The Waterman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects The Waterman 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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