The Chestnut Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Chestnut Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: 1 Mill Road, West Wratting, CB21 5LT
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Balsham Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Old Butchers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd. Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Mays Avenue Coffee Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2021 |
| Six Mile Bottom Shoot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Chestnut Tree
What is The Chestnut Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Chestnut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Chestnut Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chestnut Tree last inspected?
The Chestnut Tree was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Chestnut Tree?
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 The Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Chestnut Tree 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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