St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme food hygiene rating
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St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: The Centre At St Pauls Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1JP
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 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 Very 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 St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme 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 St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme
What is St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 17 November 2025.
Is St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme last inspected?
St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects St Pauls Church Cambridge - Fairbite scheme 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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