Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store 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 28 October 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: 40 Hitchin Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store 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% | ← Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store 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 Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ickwell Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Northill CE Academy School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Munch & Mocha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2016 |
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Shortmead House Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Sheff's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store
What is Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store's food hygiene rating?
Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 October 2021.
Is Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store 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 Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store last inspected?
Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store was last inspected on 28 October 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 Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store 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 Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store 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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Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store is one of 64 rated food businesses in Biggleswade. See every hygiene rating in Biggleswade →
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