The Hop Bind food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Hop Bind 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
The rating dates from 28 November 2023, 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: 212 High Street, Cottenham, CB24 8RZ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Hop Bind among the 1,062 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← The Hop Bind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 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 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 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 Hop Bind 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 Hop Bind, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
| Les Ward Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
| Baked Coffee shop ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Direct Caterers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 May 2026 |
| Cottenham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Waggon & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Rumbles fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Hop Bind
What is The Hop Bind's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Bind has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 28 November 2023.
Is The Hop Bind 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 Hop Bind last inspected?
The Hop Bind was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Hop Bind?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hop Bind compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hop Bind is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Hop Bind 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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