The Parochial Church Council food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Central Bedfordshire
The Parochial Church Council holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Church of Saint Michael & All Angels, High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DD
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Parochial Church Council 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 Parochial Church Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 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 190 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 Parochial Church Council 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 Parochial Church Council, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Crispy Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 December 2025 |
| The Pudding Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Rose's at Duck Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Shefford Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| New Rays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about The Parochial Church Council
What is The Parochial Church Council's food hygiene rating?
The Parochial Church Council has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 30 September 2025.
Is The Parochial Church Council 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Parochial Church Council last inspected?
The Parochial Church Council was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 The Parochial Church Council?
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 Parochial Church Council compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,519 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Parochial Church Council is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Parochial Church Council 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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