Haynes Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Haynes Local Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 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: 53 Silver End Road, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Haynes Local Store sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← Haynes Local Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Haynes Local 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 Haynes Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Model Engineering Society Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2017 |
| Whitbread Farms Ltd Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Tawa Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Haynes Local Store
What is Haynes Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Haynes Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Haynes Local Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Haynes Local Store last inspected?
Haynes Local Store was last inspected on 20 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 Haynes Local Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haynes Local 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, while Haynes Local Store holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Haynes Local 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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