The Monkfield Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Monkfield Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 23 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: 1 Monkfield Lane, Cambourne, CB23 6AH
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Monkfield Arms 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% | ← The Monkfield Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 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 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 The Monkfield Arms 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 The Monkfield Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Joe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Greens Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Wokswagon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 May 2026 |
| Kindred @ Cambourne Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Churchill’s Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Kidnetics Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 193 yards away | Exempt | |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about The Monkfield Arms
What is The Monkfield Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Monkfield Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Monkfield Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Monkfield Arms last inspected?
The Monkfield Arms was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 23 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 The Monkfield Arms?
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 The Monkfield Arms 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 The Monkfield Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Monkfield Arms 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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