Impact Food Group @ The Centre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Impact Food Group @ The Centre School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 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: The Centre School Cottenham Village College High Street, Cottenham, CB24 8UA
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Impact Food Group @ The Centre School 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ The Centre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Impact Food Group @ The Centre School 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 Impact Food Group @ The Centre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Cottenham Village College School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cottenham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Rumbles fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cottenham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Baked Coffee shop ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Les Ward Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ The Centre School
What is Impact Food Group @ The Centre School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ The Centre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Impact Food Group @ The Centre School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group @ The Centre School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ The Centre School was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Impact Food Group @ The Centre School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group @ The Centre School 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 Impact Food Group @ The Centre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Impact Food Group @ The Centre School 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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