Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank 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 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Village Hall, Kiln Lane, Clophill, MK45 4DA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank 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% | ← Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank 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 Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys C of E Lower School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| St Mary's Forest School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Stone Jug Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Flying Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Fold Me Close Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Cinnamon Pantry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank
What is Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank 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 Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank last inspected?
Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 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 Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank 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 Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Clophill Village Hall - Food Bank 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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