Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew 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 May 2025, 13 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: Brew By The Lake Waterbeach Barracks Denny End Road, Waterbeach
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 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 96 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 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 Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew 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.
Questions about Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew
What is Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew's food hygiene rating?
Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 31 May 2025.
Is Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew 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 Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew last inspected?
Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew was last inspected on 31 May 2025, 13 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 Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Brew by the Lake by Urban Brew 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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