Hillfoot Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Hillfoot Farm Shop 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 24 May 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: 27 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Hillfoot Farm Shop 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% | ← Hillfoot Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hillfoot Farm Shop 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 Hillfoot Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Post Office & Londis Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Langford Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2010 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Langford Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Langford Village Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Hillfoot Farm Shop
What is Hillfoot Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Hillfoot Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 24 May 2011.
Is Hillfoot Farm Shop 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 Hillfoot Farm Shop last inspected?
Hillfoot Farm Shop was last inspected on 24 May 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 Hillfoot Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillfoot Farm Shop 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 Hillfoot Farm Shop holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Hillfoot Farm Shop 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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