Francescos Pizza food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Francescos Pizza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 May 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: Cambridge Market Market Square Market Hill, Cambridge
How it compares in Cambridge City
In Cambridge City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Francescos Pizza sits behind roughly 998 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 998 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ← Francescos Pizza | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 Francescos Pizza 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 Francescos Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Benets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aromi Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| BrewBoard Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aromi Caffe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Francescos Pizza
What is Francescos Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Francescos Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cambridge City Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Francescos Pizza safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Francescos Pizza last inspected?
Francescos Pizza was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Francescos Pizza?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Francescos Pizza compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, while Francescos Pizza holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Francescos Pizza 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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