Bassingbourn Community Food Bank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · South Cambridgeshire
Bassingbourn Community Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bassingbourn Community Food Bank was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Limes Community Centre High Street, Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth, SG8 5LD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Bassingbourn Community Food Bank 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% | ← Bassingbourn Community Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bassingbourn Community Food Bank 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 Bassingbourn Community Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Community Library Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Hatties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2021 |
| Blue Tree Gifts Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Kelly’s Cake Kitchen Limited Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| The Hoops Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Bassingbourn Village College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Belle Free House & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Bassingbourn Community Food Bank
What is Bassingbourn Community Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Bassingbourn Community Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Bassingbourn Community Food Bank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bassingbourn Community Food Bank last inspected?
Bassingbourn Community Food Bank was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Bassingbourn Community Food Bank?
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 Bassingbourn Community Food Bank 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 Bassingbourn Community Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Bassingbourn Community Food Bank 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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Bassingbourn Community Food Bank is one of 18 rated food businesses in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth. See every hygiene rating in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth →
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