Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College 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 17 October 2024, 20 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: Linton Village College Cambridge Road, Linton, CB21 4JB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College 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 Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Granta Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Montessori Cottage Nurseries Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Boswell and Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Linton Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Symonds House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Crown Inns & Dining Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dog & Duck Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Sanctuary Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College
What is Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College 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 Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College?
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 Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College 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 Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Linton Village College 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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