FIKA Coffee food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Central Bedfordshire
FIKA Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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.
Address: R/O 36D Shefford Road, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts FIKA Coffee 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% | ← FIKA Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 FIKA Coffee 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 FIKA Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Meppershall Care Home Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Sugar Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Budgens of Meppershall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Meppershall Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Polehanger Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Sizzle & Serve Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Rogers Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Methodist Homes Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about FIKA Coffee
What is FIKA Coffee's food hygiene rating?
FIKA Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 4 February 2025.
Is FIKA Coffee 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was FIKA Coffee last inspected?
FIKA Coffee was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 FIKA Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FIKA Coffee 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 FIKA Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects FIKA Coffee 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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