Windmill Road Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Windmill Road Food & Wine 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 23 November 2023, more than 2 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: 37 Windmill Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AU
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Windmill Road Food & Wine 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% | ← Windmill Road Food & Wine | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Windmill Road Food & Wine 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 Windmill Road Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Flitwick Leisure Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Indian Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Feast on Flavour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Flitwick Town Council t/a The Rendezvous Café and Flitwick Community Fridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cravin Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Dawn Until Dusk Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Windmill Road Food & Wine
What is Windmill Road Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Windmill Road Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Windmill Road Food & Wine 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 Windmill Road Food & Wine last inspected?
Windmill Road Food & Wine was last inspected on 23 November 2023, more than 2 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 Windmill Road Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Windmill Road Food & Wine 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 Windmill Road Food & Wine holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Windmill Road Food & Wine 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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