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The Alex

Cambridge

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Alex scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 3 February 2026 by Cambridge City.

What does this rating mean?

The Alex in Cambridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Alexandra Arms 22 - 24 Gwydir Street,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB1 2LL

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Alex. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Alex?

Food hygiene at The Alex is inspected by Cambridge City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.cambridge.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Alex

What is The Alex’s food hygiene rating?

The Alex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 February 2026.

When was The Alex last inspected?

The Alex was last inspected by Cambridge City on 3 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.