The Restaurant at Poplars food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
The Restaurant at Poplars 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 July 2024, 23 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: Poplars Nursery Garden Centre, Harlington Road, Toddington, LU5 6HE
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Restaurant at Poplars 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 Restaurant at Poplars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Restaurant at Poplars 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 Restaurant at Poplars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Old Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2022 |
| Harlington Lower School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Restaurant at Poplars
What is The Restaurant at Poplars's food hygiene rating?
The Restaurant at Poplars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 23 July 2024.
Is The Restaurant at Poplars 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 Restaurant at Poplars last inspected?
The Restaurant at Poplars was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Restaurant at Poplars?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Restaurant at Poplars 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 Restaurant at Poplars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Restaurant at Poplars 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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