OCS at British Car Auctions food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
OCS at British Car Auctions holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: OCS at British Car Auctions was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bca Fleet Solutions Ltd Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Thurleigh, MK44 2YP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts OCS at British Car Auctions among the 1,208 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← OCS at British Car Auctions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 OCS at British Car Auctions 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 OCS at British Car Auctions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PalmerSport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| The Giddy Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fox and Hounds Riseley Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2018 |
| Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Thurleigh Playing Fields Club Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2018 |
| Thurleigh sports and social club Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about OCS at British Car Auctions
What is OCS at British Car Auctions's food hygiene rating?
OCS at British Car Auctions has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 21 May 2026.
Is OCS at British Car Auctions 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS at British Car Auctions last inspected?
OCS at British Car Auctions was last inspected on 21 May 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 OCS at British Car Auctions?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 OCS at British Car Auctions compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and OCS at British Car Auctions is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects OCS at British Car Auctions 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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