Smalltown food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
Smalltown 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 31 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: Ashwell Point Babraham Road, Sawston, CB22 3LJ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Smalltown 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% | ← Smalltown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smalltown 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 Smalltown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristocaters Manufacturers/packers | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Londis Sawston Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Footprints Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2025 |
| Balaban Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Brickhouse Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| The Ark Baby & Toddler Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Smalltown
What is Smalltown's food hygiene rating?
Smalltown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Smalltown 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 Smalltown last inspected?
Smalltown was last inspected on 31 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 Smalltown?
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 Smalltown 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 Smalltown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Smalltown 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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Smalltown is one of 41 rated food businesses in Sawston. See every hygiene rating in Sawston →
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