Old Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
Old Crown 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
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 89 High Street, Girton, CB3 0QD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Old Crown 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% | ← Old Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 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 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 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 Old Crown 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 Old Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girton Baptist Church Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Connect Catering @ Gretton School School/college/university | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Girton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Girton Village Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cottontails Preschool CIC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Eastern Learning Alliance School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Arlington Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Old Crown
What is Old Crown's food hygiene rating?
Old Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Old Crown 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 Old Crown last inspected?
Old Crown was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Old Crown?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Crown 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 Old Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Old Crown 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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