Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Bedford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: Marston Vale Middle School the Crescent, Stewartby, MK43 9NH
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School among the 1,228 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,228 | 83% | ← Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School 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.
Questions about Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School
What is Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School last inspected?
Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School 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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Aspens Services Ltd at Marston Vale Middle School is one of 15 rated food businesses in Stewartby. See every hygiene rating in Stewartby →
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