City Point food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
City Point holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 53 High Street, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 0JH
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so City Point sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← City Point | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 City Point 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 City Point, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| The Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Bigg Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Sweet Alley Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2016 |
| Surfin Stores Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Surfin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about City Point
What is City Point's food hygiene rating?
City Point has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 13 August 2021.
Is City Point safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Point last inspected?
City Point was last inspected on 13 August 2021, more than 4 years 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 City Point?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Point compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while City Point holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects City Point 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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