Houghton Regis Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Houghton Regis Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: St Michaels Avenue, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Houghton Regis Primary School 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% | ← Houghton Regis Primary School | |
| 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 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 Houghton Regis Primary School 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 Houghton Regis Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Rolls Mobile caterer | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 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 |
| Cake Haven Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cleverkidz Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Foowa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Brilliant Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Houghton Regis Primary School
What is Houghton Regis Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Houghton Regis Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Houghton Regis Primary School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Houghton Regis Primary School last inspected?
Houghton Regis Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Houghton Regis Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Houghton Regis Primary School 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 Houghton Regis Primary School holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Houghton Regis Primary School 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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