LiYF food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Central Bedfordshire
LiYF holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: 18 George Street, Woburn, Beds, MK17 9PY
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts LiYF 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% | ← LiYF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 LiYF 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 LiYF, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratelli Cucina Italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lussmanns Woburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
| Woburn Mosaic Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Lambden's of Woburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 February 2026 |
| Woburn Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Woburn Village Stores Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Flootes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Woburn Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 182 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about LiYF
What is LiYF's food hygiene rating?
LiYF has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is LiYF 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LiYF last inspected?
LiYF was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 LiYF?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LiYF 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 LiYF is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects LiYF 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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