Byron's Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cambridge City
Byron's Bear holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: Flat 3 La Mimosa Restaurant Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ
How it compares in Cambridge City
In Cambridge City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Byron's Bear sits behind roughly 998 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 998 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ← Byron's Bear | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Byron's Bear 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 Byron's Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2025 |
| Bridges Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Baron Of Beef Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bould Brothers Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Boathouse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Journey Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bird and Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Byron's Bear
What is Byron's Bear's food hygiene rating?
Byron's Bear has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cambridge City Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Byron's Bear safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Byron's Bear last inspected?
Byron's Bear was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Byron's Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Byron's Bear compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, while Byron's Bear holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Byron's Bear 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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