Chiltern Adventure food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Central Bedfordshire
Chiltern Adventure 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 11 October 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: 48 Stuart Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4NG
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Chiltern Adventure 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% | ← Chiltern Adventure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chiltern Adventure 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 Chiltern Adventure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 May 2025 |
| Vanilla & Pepper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| ABH Bismillah Mobile Foods Mobile caterer | 231 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2025 |
| The Pudding Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Chiltern Adventure
What is Chiltern Adventure's food hygiene rating?
Chiltern Adventure has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Chiltern Adventure 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 Chiltern Adventure last inspected?
Chiltern Adventure was last inspected on 11 October 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 Chiltern Adventure?
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 Chiltern Adventure 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 Chiltern Adventure is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Chiltern Adventure 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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