The Hat and Rabbit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Hat and Rabbit 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
This is a fresh result: The Hat and Rabbit was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Hat And Rabbit 4 Hinton Road, Fulbourn, CB21 5DZ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Hat and Rabbit 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 Hat and Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hat and Rabbit 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 Hat and Rabbit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Close Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Beaumont's Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| abm Catering @ Fulbourn Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Kids R Us Fulbourn Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Fulbourn Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Landmark International School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Hat and Rabbit
What is The Hat and Rabbit's food hygiene rating?
The Hat and Rabbit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Hat and Rabbit 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 Hat and Rabbit last inspected?
The Hat and Rabbit was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Hat and Rabbit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hat and Rabbit 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 Hat and Rabbit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Hat and Rabbit 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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