Ingle & Caves food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Ingle & Caves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 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.
Address: 21 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0ND
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Ingle & Caves 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% | ← Ingle & Caves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ingle & Caves 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 Ingle & Caves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 June 2025 |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School School/college/university | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Marston KSP Convenience Store Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2021 |
| Marston Mega Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Marston Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Ingle & Caves
What is Ingle & Caves's food hygiene rating?
Ingle & Caves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Ingle & Caves 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ingle & Caves last inspected?
Ingle & Caves was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Ingle & Caves?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ingle & Caves 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 Ingle & Caves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Ingle & Caves 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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Ingle & Caves is one of 23 rated food businesses in Marston Moretaine. See every hygiene rating in Marston Moretaine →
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