The Market Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
The Market Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: 6 Primrose Hill, Little Gransden, SG19 3DP
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Market Cafe 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% | ← The Market Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Market Cafe 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 Market Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers (& Son of Sid Brewery) Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Lighthouse Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Barney's After School & Holiday Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Friday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Great gransden neighbourhood store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about The Market Cafe
What is The Market Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Market Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The Market Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Cafe last inspected?
The Market Cafe was last inspected on 27 March 2024, 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 Market Cafe?
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 Market Cafe 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 The Market Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Market Cafe 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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