The Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
The Community Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 May 2024, 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: Ampthill Methodist Church, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, MK45 2JP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Community Cafe 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% | ← The Community Cafe | |
| 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 The Community Cafe 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 The Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ampthill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Donatello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Fratelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Marv's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ampthill Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cakestand & Crumb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about The Community Cafe
What is The Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 9 May 2024.
Is The Community Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Community Cafe last inspected?
The Community Cafe was last inspected on 9 May 2024, 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 The Community Cafe?
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 The Community Cafe 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 The Community Cafe holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Community Cafe 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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