Hope Fairbite food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Hope Fairbite holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 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: St Georges Church Chesterfield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1LN
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Hope Fairbite among the 996 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 996 | 77% | ← Hope Fairbite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 186 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 Hope Fairbite 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 Hope Fairbite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| 5 Chapel Street B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Art of Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| BaxterStorey @ Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bean Theory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Acorn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Alex Wood House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Hope Fairbite
What is Hope Fairbite's food hygiene rating?
Hope Fairbite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 4 October 2022.
Is Hope Fairbite 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Fairbite last inspected?
Hope Fairbite was last inspected on 4 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Hope Fairbite?
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 Hope Fairbite compare to other places in Cambridge City?
77% of the 1,288 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Fairbite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Hope Fairbite 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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