The Plaice to Eat food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Central Bedfordshire
The Plaice to Eat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: New Road Farm, High Street, Tingrith, MK17 9EN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Plaice to Eat 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% | ← The Plaice to Eat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Plaice to Eat 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 The Plaice to Eat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L2D Snax Shack Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| OnePot Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| MacIntyre Care Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Eversholt Lower School Academy School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Winslow Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about The Plaice to Eat
What is The Plaice to Eat's food hygiene rating?
The Plaice to Eat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 4 July 2024.
Is The Plaice to Eat 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plaice to Eat last inspected?
The Plaice to Eat was last inspected on 4 July 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 The Plaice to Eat?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plaice to Eat 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 The Plaice to Eat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Plaice to Eat 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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