T & S Local Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
T & S Local Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 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: 17 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 1AH
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so T & S Local Express sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← T & S Local Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 T & S Local Express 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 T & S Local Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Piccolo Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Leighton Middle School School/college/university | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| All Saints Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Funtivity Play Village / Ciara & Co Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about T & S Local Express
What is T & S Local Express's food hygiene rating?
T & S Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 27 October 2023.
Is T & S Local Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was T & S Local Express last inspected?
T & S Local Express was last inspected on 27 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 T & S Local Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 T & S Local Express 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 T & S Local Express holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects T & S Local Express 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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