Hilary's Greengrocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Hilary's Greengrocer 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 6 September 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: 175A Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AN
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Hilary's Greengrocer 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% | ← Hilary's Greengrocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hilary's Greengrocer 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 Hilary's Greengrocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLD’S Cafe restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| 196 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Buren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bravo patisserie Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Blue Mountain Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alamin Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Hilary's Greengrocer
What is Hilary's Greengrocer's food hygiene rating?
Hilary's Greengrocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 6 September 2023.
Is Hilary's Greengrocer 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 Hilary's Greengrocer last inspected?
Hilary's Greengrocer was last inspected on 6 September 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 Hilary's Greengrocer?
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 Hilary's Greengrocer 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 Hilary's Greengrocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Hilary's Greengrocer 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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