HQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
HQ 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Footgolf Milton Park Golf Club Ely Road, Milton, CB24 6DD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts HQ 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% | ← HQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HQ 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 HQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of West Anglia School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Milton Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Kids R Us (The Annexe) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Jaws Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Grounds Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2022 |
Questions about HQ
What is HQ's food hygiene rating?
HQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 5 September 2024.
Is HQ 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 HQ last inspected?
HQ was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 HQ?
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 HQ 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 HQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects HQ 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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