Pret a Manger Market street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cambridge City
Pret a Manger Market street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2024, more than 2 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: 22 Market Street, Cambridge, CB2 3NZ
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Pret a Manger Market street 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% | ← Pret a Manger Market street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pret a Manger Market street 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 Pret a Manger Market street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Bird and Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Benets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Aromi Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| BrewBoard Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Pret a Manger Market street
What is Pret a Manger Market street's food hygiene rating?
Pret a Manger Market street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Pret a Manger Market street 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pret a Manger Market street last inspected?
Pret a Manger Market street was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 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 Pret a Manger Market street?
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 Pret a Manger Market street 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 Pret a Manger Market street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Pret a Manger Market street 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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