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Caffe Nero food hygiene rating

Farmers/growers · Cambridge City

Caffe Nero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: 19 - 20 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AX

How it compares in Cambridge City

That puts Caffe Nero 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.

Every rated food business in Cambridge City
5 out of 5 998 78% ← Caffe Nero
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

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 Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bubbleology Cambridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 11 yards away 5 - Very good 20 August 2025
Bloom Juice Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 103 yards away 5 - Very good 30 October 2024
Bar Oh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 116 yards away 5 - Very good 15 March 2019
Boom Battle Bar Cambridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 132 yards away 5 - Very good 8 January 2025
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 229 yards away 5 - Very good 18 July 2023
Aromi Caffe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 301 yards away 5 - Very good 3 October 2024
BrewBoard Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub 304 yards away 5 - Very good 14 August 2025
Aromi Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 308 yards away 5 - Very good 3 October 2024

Questions about Caffe Nero

What is Caffe Nero's food hygiene rating?

Caffe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 22 April 2026.

Is Caffe Nero 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Caffe Nero last inspected?

Caffe Nero was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Caffe Nero?

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 Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Cambridge City Council inspects Caffe Nero 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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