Lark Rise Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Lark Rise Academy 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 May 2025, 13 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: Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Lark Rise Academy 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% | ← Lark Rise Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lark Rise Academy 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 Lark Rise Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizzie Bees Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Ardley Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Dunstable Downs Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Icknield Lower School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| A5 Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Elcin Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Lark Rise Academy
What is Lark Rise Academy's food hygiene rating?
Lark Rise Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Lark Rise Academy 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 Lark Rise Academy last inspected?
Lark Rise Academy was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Lark Rise Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lark Rise Academy 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 Lark Rise Academy holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Lark Rise Academy 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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