Cafe Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Cafe Masala 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 63 Bower Lane, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, LU6 1RB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Cafe Masala 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% | ← Cafe Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Masala 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 Cafe Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bray Academy & Preschool School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Eaton Bray Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| CuriosiTEA Rooms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Edlesborough Pre-School & Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| ECSC Trading Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kidz Zone Club Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Masala
What is Cafe Masala's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Cafe Masala 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 Cafe Masala last inspected?
Cafe Masala was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Cafe Masala?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Masala 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 Cafe Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Cafe Masala 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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