Parmar Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Parmar Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 December 2011, more than 14 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: 119 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Parmar Food Store sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Parmar Food Store | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Parmar Food Store 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 Parmar Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Lower School School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Dawn Until Dusk Ltd Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Sporty Scholars Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Ferndale Older Persons Home Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| China Inn Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Flitwick Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chubbys Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Parmar Food Store
What is Parmar Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Parmar Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 13 December 2011.
Is Parmar Food Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parmar Food Store last inspected?
Parmar Food Store was last inspected on 13 December 2011, more than 14 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 Parmar Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parmar Food Store compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Parmar Food Store holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Parmar Food Store 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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