House of Coffee food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
House of Coffee 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 21 June 2011, more than 15 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: 3 Peacock Parade, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so House of Coffee 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% | ← House of Coffee | |
| 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 House of Coffee 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 House of Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizzeria lb Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Dilraj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Edwards Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aristo Tots Nursery School Caring Premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Footsteps Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Amore Desserts Mobile caterer | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Amore Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
Questions about House of Coffee
What is House of Coffee's food hygiene rating?
House of Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 21 June 2011.
Is House of Coffee 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 House of Coffee last inspected?
House of Coffee was last inspected on 21 June 2011, more than 15 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 House of Coffee?
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 House of Coffee 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 House of Coffee holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects House of Coffee 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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