Dan's Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Central Bedfordshire
Dan's Van 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: 9 Wilson Close, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3PN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Dan's Van 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% | ← Dan's Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dan's Van 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 Dan's Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Lower School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Shillington Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2025 |
| Disco-licious Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Musgrave Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Rogers Bakery Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| homes2inspire Ltd Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Budgens of Meppershall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| The Sugar Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Dan's Van
What is Dan's Van's food hygiene rating?
Dan's Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Dan's Van 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 Dan's Van last inspected?
Dan's Van was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Dan's Van?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dan's Van 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 Dan's Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Dan's Van 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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