Deli 290 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Deli 290 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 28 August 2024, 22 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: Marston Service Station, Beancroft Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0QF
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Deli 290 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% | ← Deli 290 | |
| 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 Deli 290 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 Deli 290, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCH Fishmongers Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jigsaw Service School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| MSJ Ice Cream Services / Freshwhip Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Travelrest Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Blakelands Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Marston Mortaine Greggs Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Shellbe's Bites & Delights Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Deli 290
What is Deli 290's food hygiene rating?
Deli 290 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 August 2024.
Is Deli 290 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 Deli 290 last inspected?
Deli 290 was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 Deli 290?
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 Deli 290 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 Deli 290 holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Deli 290 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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Deli 290 is one of 23 rated food businesses in Marston Moretaine. See every hygiene rating in Marston Moretaine →
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