Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower 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
This is a fresh result: Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Broadmead Lower School Park Crescent, Stewartby, MK43 9NN
How this rating has changed
Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower 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 Broadmead Lower 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 Very 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Education (Broadmead) Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Stewartby Pre-school SPCYCH Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Premier Products Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Domino’s Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Stewartby Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Stewartby Stores Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2017 |
Questions about Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School
What is Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower 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 Broadmead Lower School last inspected?
Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Broadmead Lower School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower 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 Broadmead Lower School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower 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 Broadmead Lower School is one of 15 rated food businesses in Stewartby. See every hygiene rating in Stewartby →
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