Longstowe Hall - Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
Longstowe Hall - Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 May 2025, 14 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: Longstowe Hall 10 Old North Road, Longstowe, CB23 2UH
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Longstowe Hall - Cafe among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Longstowe Hall - Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Longstowe Hall - Cafe 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 Longstowe Hall - Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longstowe hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| J.J. Patel Post Office/Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Little Hands Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Red House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cambourne Grill at M J Rolls Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bamboo Sky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Knibbs Meat Safe Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Stove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Longstowe Hall - Cafe
What is Longstowe Hall - Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Longstowe Hall - Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 4 May 2025.
Is Longstowe Hall - Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longstowe Hall - Cafe last inspected?
Longstowe Hall - Cafe was last inspected on 4 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longstowe Hall - Cafe?
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 Longstowe Hall - Cafe compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Longstowe Hall - Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Longstowe Hall - Cafe 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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