Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Central Bedfordshire
Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: Unit 11 Youngs Industrial Estate, Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4QB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) 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 Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caliendo's Gelato Manufacturers/packers | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cafe Hazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Granny’s Grub Mobile caterer | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Brooklands Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Brooklands Residents Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Beaudesert Lower School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA)
What is Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA)'s food hygiene rating?
Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) last inspected?
Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) 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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