Marston KSP Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Marston KSP Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2021, more than 5 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: Methodist Church, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0ND
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Marston KSP Convenience Store 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% | ← Marston KSP Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marston KSP Convenience Store 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 Marston KSP Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Mega Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ingle & Caves Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Village Green Care Home Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Marston Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Marston Mortaine Greggs Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Marston KSP Convenience Store
What is Marston KSP Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Marston KSP Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 20 January 2021.
Is Marston KSP Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marston KSP Convenience Store last inspected?
Marston KSP Convenience Store was last inspected on 20 January 2021, more than 5 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 Marston KSP Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Marston KSP Convenience Store 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 Marston KSP Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Marston KSP Convenience Store 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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