The Coffee Pod food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
The Coffee Pod 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: 20 High Street South, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3HA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Coffee Pod 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 Coffee Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Coffee Pod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe Nostalgia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Archie's Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Elcin Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about The Coffee Pod
What is The Coffee Pod's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Coffee Pod 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 The Coffee Pod last inspected?
The Coffee Pod was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Coffee Pod 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 Coffee Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Coffee Pod 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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