Ascona Group Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Ascona Group Ltd 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: Harvest Petrol Station, County Garage, Bedford Road, MK45 4AP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ascona Group Ltd 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% | ← Ascona Group Ltd | |
| 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 Ascona Group Ltd 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 Ascona Group Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fold Me Close Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Flying Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Hosta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| The Stone Jug Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| St Marys C of E Lower School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| The Beehive Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Ascona Group Ltd
What is Ascona Group Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ascona Group Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Ascona Group Ltd 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 Ascona Group Ltd last inspected?
Ascona Group Ltd was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Ascona Group Ltd?
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 Ascona Group Ltd 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 Ascona Group Ltd holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Ascona Group Ltd 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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