Arc Cafe
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Arc Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Alison Richard Building 7 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, in the Cambridge City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 May 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cambridge City oversees 1,459 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cambridge City is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Alison Richard Building 7 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode
- CB3 9DP
- Local Authority
- Cambridge City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1626040
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Arc Cafe?
Arc Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cambridge City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Arc Cafe last inspected?
Arc Cafe was last inspected on 2024-05-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Arc Cafe located?
Arc Cafe is located at Alison Richard Building 7 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , CB3 9DP, in the Cambridge City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB3 postcode area.