Mill Lane Salutem Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Mill Lane Salutem Care holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 27 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: 17A Mill Lane, Histon, CB24 9HW
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Mill Lane Salutem Care sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ← Mill Lane Salutem Care | |
| 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 Very 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 Mill Lane Salutem Care 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 Mill Lane Salutem Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Histon Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Ada’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2026 |
| Excelcare Holdings Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Eastern Learning Alliance School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| ELA Active Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| Hi Friends Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Mill Lane Salutem Care
What is Mill Lane Salutem Care's food hygiene rating?
Mill Lane Salutem Care has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 27 October 2022.
Is Mill Lane Salutem Care 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill Lane Salutem Care last inspected?
Mill Lane Salutem Care was last inspected on 27 October 2022, 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 Mill Lane Salutem Care?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mill Lane Salutem Care compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mill Lane Salutem Care holds a 4. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Mill Lane Salutem Care 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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