Wootton's Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Wootton's Local Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 December 2025, 8 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.
This sits in the middle for Bedford, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 94% score 4 or 5. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: 43A Tithe Barn Road, Wootton, MK43 9EZ
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Wootton's Local Store sits behind roughly 1,387 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,228 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ← Wootton's Local Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wootton's Local Store 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 Wootton's Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Duck Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Maypole Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| OCS Group UK Ltd @ ASDA Distribution Bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aramark at Argos Distribution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Compass Catering at Sainsbury's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Pauls Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2016 |
| Door Step Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
Questions about Wootton's Local Store
What is Wootton's Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Wootton's Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bedford Council on 13 December 2025.
Is Wootton's Local Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wootton's Local Store last inspected?
Wootton's Local Store was last inspected on 13 December 2025, 8 months 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 Wootton's Local Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wootton's Local Store compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Wootton's Local Store holds a 3. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Wootton's Local Store 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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