Company Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Company Shop 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 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: Unit 2 Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, LU4 9TT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Company Shop 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% | ← Company Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 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 190 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 Very 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 Company Shop 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 Company Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2016 |
| Bizzie Bees Nursery Sundon Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Chalton Lower School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Company Shop
What is Company Shop's food hygiene rating?
Company Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Company Shop 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 Company Shop last inspected?
Company Shop was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 Company Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Company Shop compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,519 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Company Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Company Shop 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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