Shortmead House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Central Bedfordshire
Shortmead House 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shortmead House, Shortmead Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 0FG
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Shortmead House 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% | ← Shortmead House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shortmead House 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 Shortmead House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Sheff's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Rainbow Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| St Andrews Lower School - West site School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Biggleswade Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| St Andrew's Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Gour Blimey British Food Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Shortmead House
What is Shortmead House's food hygiene rating?
Shortmead House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Shortmead House 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 Shortmead House last inspected?
Shortmead House was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Shortmead House?
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 Shortmead House 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 Shortmead House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Shortmead House 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Shortmead House and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Shortmead House is one of 64 rated food businesses in Biggleswade. See every hygiene rating in Biggleswade →
Central Bedfordshire inspects and rates 1,709 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →