The Green Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Green Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Green Man was inspected on 3 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: 59 High Street, Grantchester, CB3 9NF
How this rating has changed
The Green Man was re-inspected on 3 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Green Man among the 1,068 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,068 | 87% | ← The Green Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 The Green Man 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 Green Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ball Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Barton Road Day Nursery (Pembroke and Queens College) School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bean Theory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Burwash Larder Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Barton Playgroup CIO Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Buttery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Cambridge Assessment School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about The Green Man
What is The Green Man's food hygiene rating?
The Green Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 3 September 2026.
Is The Green Man 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Green Man last inspected?
The Green Man was last inspected on 3 September 2026, within the last month. 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 The Green Man?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Man compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,231 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Green Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Green Man 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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Understanding this rating
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