Potton Brewing Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Central Bedfordshire
Potton Brewing Company 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 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3, 8 Market Square, Potton, SG19 2NP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Potton Brewing Company 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% | ← Potton Brewing Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Potton Brewing Company 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 Potton Brewing Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Catering Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Cameron News Retailers - other | 22 yards away | Exempt | |
| L R Clayton Ltd Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Potton Food Stores Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Regents Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
| Royal Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| O'Sarracino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Potton Brewing Company
What is Potton Brewing Company's food hygiene rating?
Potton Brewing Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Potton Brewing Company 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 Potton Brewing Company last inspected?
Potton Brewing Company was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Potton Brewing Company?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potton Brewing Company 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 Potton Brewing Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Potton Brewing Company 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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