The Moat House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Cambridgeshire
The Moat House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: Moat House Moat Lane, Melbourn, SG8 6HB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Moat House 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 Moat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Moat House 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 Moat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Court Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Melbourn Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Melbourn Village College School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Melbourn Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| MACS Warm Hub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Southwell Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| HCL @ Melbourn Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Melbourn Playgroup/OoS Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Moat House
What is The Moat House's food hygiene rating?
The Moat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 16 January 2026.
Is The Moat House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Moat House last inspected?
The Moat House was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 The Moat House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Moat House 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 Moat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Moat House 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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