The Old School Coffee Company food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
The Old School Coffee Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2023, 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: Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road, Wimpole, SG8 0BW
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Old School Coffee Company 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 Old School Coffee Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old School Coffee Company 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 Old School Coffee Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Chequers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Barathy Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| CFR Agriculture & haulage Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2022 |
| Wood Grill - Queen Adelaide Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Ocean Tree Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Pata Negra Importers/Exporters | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2022 |
Questions about The Old School Coffee Company
What is The Old School Coffee Company's food hygiene rating?
The Old School Coffee Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 April 2023.
Is The Old School Coffee Company 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old School Coffee Company last inspected?
The Old School Coffee Company was last inspected on 11 April 2023, 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 The Old School Coffee Company?
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 The Old School Coffee Company 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 Old School Coffee Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Old School Coffee Company 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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