East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2025, 7 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: Cambridge Square 1 Milton Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 0AE
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square 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 East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey @ Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bean Theory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Azahar Mobile caterer | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Burwell House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| banana leaf sweet and savoury Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Autumn House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| 5 Chapel Street B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square
What is East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square's food hygiene rating?
East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 29 November 2025.
Is East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square last inspected?
East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square was last inspected on 29 November 2025, 7 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 East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square 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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