Northstowe Tap & Social food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Northstowe Tap & Social holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: 2 The Mount Station Road, Longstanton, CB24 3DS
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Northstowe Tap & Social sits behind roughly 1,183 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Northstowe Tap & Social | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Northstowe Tap & Social 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 Northstowe Tap & Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buns of Anarchy Mobile caterer | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Maz Road Limited Distributors/Transporters | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cambridge City Foodbank - Northstowe Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Northstowe Hub Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Northstowe Town Council Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Unity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Northstowe Community Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Northstowe Tap & Social
What is Northstowe Tap & Social's food hygiene rating?
Northstowe Tap & Social has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Northstowe Tap & Social safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Northstowe Tap & Social last inspected?
Northstowe Tap & Social was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Northstowe Tap & Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northstowe Tap & Social compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Northstowe Tap & Social holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Northstowe Tap & Social 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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