The Elm Tree

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-09-02
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Elm Tree is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Elm Tree Orchard Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1JT, in the Cambridge City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 September 2026, 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 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 1,482 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Elm Tree Orchard Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Postcode
CB1 1JT
Local Authority
Cambridge City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1901833

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Elm Tree?

The Elm Tree 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 pub/bar/nightclub?

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 The Elm Tree last inspected?

The Elm Tree was last inspected on 2026-09-02. 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 The Elm Tree located?

The Elm Tree is located at The Elm Tree Orchard Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , CB1 1JT, in the Cambridge City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB1 postcode area.