New Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
New Road Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 33-35 New Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so New Road Stores sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← New Road Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 New Road Stores 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 New Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linslade Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Indian Ocean Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Eagle Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Kebab Ye Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Canal St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amanda Nolan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Linslade Lower School School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about New Road Stores
What is New Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
New Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 30 March 2026.
Is New Road Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Road Stores last inspected?
New Road Stores was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 New Road Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Road Stores 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 New Road Stores holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects New Road Stores 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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New Road Stores is one of 93 rated food businesses in Leighton Buzzard. See every hygiene rating in Leighton Buzzard →
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