Kirin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
Kirin holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Kirin was inspected on 11 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for South Cambridgeshire, where 0% of rated places score below 3 and 97% score 4 or 5. See all South Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: 11B High Street, Fulbourn, CB21 5DH
How this rating has changed
Kirin was re-inspected on 11 July 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
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How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Kirin sits behind roughly 1,193 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,068 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ← Kirin | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kirin 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 Kirin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Beaumont's Butchers Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Six Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Amanda's Cambridge Buffet Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2025 |
| Fulbourn Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Fulbourn Fruit Shop Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Landmark International School School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| abm Catering @ Fulbourn Primary School School/college/university | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Kirin
What is Kirin's food hygiene rating?
Kirin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 July 2026.
Is Kirin safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kirin last inspected?
Kirin was last inspected on 11 July 2026, a month 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 Kirin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirin compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,231 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kirin holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Kirin 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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Kirin is one of 27 rated food businesses in Fulbourn. See every hygiene rating in Fulbourn →
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