Sharnbrook Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
Sharnbrook Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 2025, 10 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: 17A Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LD
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Sharnbrook Lodge 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% | ← Sharnbrook Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sharnbrook Lodge 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 Sharnbrook Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Haven Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| All Saints View Reablement Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Cleverkidz Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Chantry Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Sharnbrook Lodge
What is Sharnbrook Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Sharnbrook Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Sharnbrook Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sharnbrook Lodge last inspected?
Sharnbrook Lodge was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Sharnbrook Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sharnbrook Lodge 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 Sharnbrook Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Sharnbrook Lodge 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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