Sunflowers Care Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Sunflowers Care Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2022, more than 3 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: Cotten Lodge 119 Histon Road, Cottenham, CB24 8UQ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Sunflowers Care Limited among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Sunflowers Care Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 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 96 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 Sunflowers Care Limited 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 Sunflowers Care Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ The Centre School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Cottenham Village College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cottenham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ladybird Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2025 |
| Rumbles fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Cottenham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Sunflowers Care Limited
What is Sunflowers Care Limited's food hygiene rating?
Sunflowers Care Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 26 July 2022.
Is Sunflowers Care Limited 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunflowers Care Limited last inspected?
Sunflowers Care Limited was last inspected on 26 July 2022, more than 3 years 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 Sunflowers Care Limited?
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 Sunflowers Care Limited compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sunflowers Care Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Sunflowers Care Limited 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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