The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary 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
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Faldo Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4RF
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary 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% | ← The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary 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 The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Barton Rovers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| Meedou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Pudding Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Roger's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary
What is The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary's food hygiene rating?
The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 2 February 2026.
Is The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary 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 The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary last inspected?
The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary?
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 The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary 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 The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary 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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