Flames kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cambridge City
Flames kebab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 301 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JE
How it compares in Cambridge City
In Cambridge City, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Flames kebab sits behind roughly 996 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 996 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ← Flames kebab | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Flames kebab 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 Flames kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2021 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2021 |
| 7Bone Cambridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Aloha Poke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ace Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bedouin Caterers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bowlers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Flames kebab
What is Flames kebab's food hygiene rating?
Flames kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cambridge City Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Flames kebab safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flames kebab last inspected?
Flames kebab was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Flames kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames kebab compare to other places in Cambridge City?
77% of the 1,288 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, while Flames kebab holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Flames kebab 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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