Top End Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Top End Farm Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2018, more than 8 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: Top End Farm Shop Top End Farm Colmworth Road, Little Staughton, MK44 2BY
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Top End Farm Shop among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Top End Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Top End Farm Shop 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 Top End Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Messrs C Hopperton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Kymbrook Preschool School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| All You Can Group Importers/Exporters | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Puddleducks Nursery Toadhall Company Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Great Staughton Pre-School Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2016 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2014 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Top End Farm Shop
What is Top End Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Top End Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 19 June 2018.
Is Top End Farm Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top End Farm Shop last inspected?
Top End Farm Shop was last inspected on 19 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Top End Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Top End Farm Shop compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Top End Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Top End Farm Shop 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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