UK Sala Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
UK Sala Ltd 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: 7 Ashton Square, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3SN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so UK Sala Ltd 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% | ← UK Sala Ltd | |
| 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 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 UK Sala Ltd 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 UK Sala Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nostalgia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Elcin Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Archie's Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about UK Sala Ltd
What is UK Sala Ltd's food hygiene rating?
UK Sala Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 16 January 2025.
Is UK Sala Ltd 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 UK Sala Ltd last inspected?
UK Sala Ltd was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 UK Sala Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UK Sala Ltd 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 UK Sala Ltd holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects UK Sala Ltd 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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