The Little Ranch Dining Stable food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Central Bedfordshire
The Little Ranch Dining Stable holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Barns, Worthy End Farm, Hornes End Road, MK45 1JL
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Little Ranch Dining Stable 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% | ← The Little Ranch Dining Stable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Little Ranch Dining Stable 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 The Little Ranch Dining Stable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Merry Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Little Squirts Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Flitwick Lower School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| China Inn Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Flitwick Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Little Ranch Dining Stable
What is The Little Ranch Dining Stable's food hygiene rating?
The Little Ranch Dining Stable has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 21 November 2023.
Is The Little Ranch Dining Stable 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Ranch Dining Stable last inspected?
The Little Ranch Dining Stable was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Little Ranch Dining Stable?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Ranch Dining Stable 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 The Little Ranch Dining Stable is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Little Ranch Dining Stable 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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