The Printworks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
The Printworks 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 10 December 2024, 19 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 Printers Letterpress Lane, Papworth Everard, CB23 3AY
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Printworks 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% | ← The Printworks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 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 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 The Printworks 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 The Printworks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Ark Day Nursery Caring Premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2023 |
| The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| Norfolk Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Pendragon Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Cook4U Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 October 2025 |
| Shilpa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about The Printworks
What is The Printworks's food hygiene rating?
The Printworks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Printworks 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 The Printworks last inspected?
The Printworks was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 The Printworks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Printworks 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 The Printworks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Printworks 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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