OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: D S Smith Blunham, South Mills, The Ridgeway, MK44 3PH
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham 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% | ← OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham 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 OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Store Plus Ltd t/a The Secret Farm Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| John Donne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 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 |
| Sunray @ the Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Moggerhanger Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Central Oriental Superstore Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham
What is OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham's food hygiene rating?
OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham last inspected?
OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham 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 OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham 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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