Alamin Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Alamin Stores 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 100A - 102A Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Alamin Stores 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% | ← Alamin Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alamin Stores 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 Alamin Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
| Bibimbap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bravo patisserie Other catering premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| 5 Blends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Buren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Alamin Stores
What is Alamin Stores's food hygiene rating?
Alamin Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Alamin Stores 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 Alamin Stores last inspected?
Alamin Stores was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Alamin Stores?
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 Alamin Stores 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 Alamin Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Alamin Stores 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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