Rumbles fish bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
Rumbles fish bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Rumbles fish bar was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: 272 High Street, Cottenham, CB24 8RZ
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How this rating has changed
Rumbles fish bar has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Rumbles fish bar sits behind roughly 1,068 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,068 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Rumbles fish bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Rumbles fish bar 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 Rumbles fish bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Cottenham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Baked Coffee shop ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cottenham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 July 2026 |
| Les Ward Ltd Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
| The Hop Bind Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Curry Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
Questions about Rumbles fish bar
What is Rumbles fish bar's food hygiene rating?
Rumbles fish bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Rumbles fish bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rumbles fish bar last inspected?
Rumbles fish bar was last inspected on 23 July 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 Rumbles fish bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rumbles fish bar compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,231 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Rumbles fish bar holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Rumbles fish bar 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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