Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cambridge City
Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: Anglia Ruskin University East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus 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% | ← Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus 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 Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Seasons Food Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 5 Blends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bibimbap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ace Nursery Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
| 92 @ Young Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus
What is Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus's food hygiene rating?
Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus last inspected?
Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus 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 Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus 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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