Tempsford Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Tempsford Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2024, 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: 43 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AF
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Tempsford Service Station 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% | ← Tempsford Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tempsford Service Station 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 Tempsford Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2009 |
| Welcome Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2024 |
| Maple Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blunham Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Blunham Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2024 |
| John Donne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| Tajmahal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Tempsford Service Station
What is Tempsford Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Tempsford Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Tempsford Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tempsford Service Station last inspected?
Tempsford Service Station was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 Tempsford Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tempsford Service Station 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 Tempsford Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Tempsford Service Station 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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