The Grill Plug food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cambridge City
The Grill Plug holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 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: 5 Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive, Cambridge, CB5 8UX
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts The Grill Plug 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% | ← The Grill Plug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Grill Plug 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 The Grill Plug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Food Hub Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Amber Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Autumn House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Cambridgeshire Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| BP Teversham SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Bedouin Caterers Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 7Bone Cambridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Grill Plug
What is The Grill Plug's food hygiene rating?
The Grill Plug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 14 March 2024.
Is The Grill Plug 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grill Plug last inspected?
The Grill Plug was last inspected on 14 March 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 The Grill Plug?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grill Plug 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 The Grill Plug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects The Grill Plug 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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