Cardinals Barn Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Cardinals Barn Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 January 2025, 18 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: Cottage Nursery Cottage Nursery Cardinals Green, Horseheath, CB21 4QX
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Cardinals Barn Kitchen 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% | ← Cardinals Barn Kitchen | |
| 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 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 Cardinals Barn Kitchen 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 Cardinals Barn Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseheath Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2021 |
| The Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Hub at The Epicentre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Flying Shuttle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Three Hills Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Little Hands Nursery School Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Cardinals Barn Kitchen
What is Cardinals Barn Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Cardinals Barn Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Cardinals Barn Kitchen 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardinals Barn Kitchen last inspected?
Cardinals Barn Kitchen was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Cardinals Barn Kitchen?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardinals Barn Kitchen 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 Cardinals Barn Kitchen holds a 4. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Cardinals Barn Kitchen 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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