Dilraj food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Dilraj holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 81 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Dilraj 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% | ← Dilraj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dilraj 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 Dilraj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Edwards Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Amore Pizzeria lb Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Aristo Tots Nursery School Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Footsteps Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Brendan the Chilliman Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Dragon Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Lime Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Dilraj
What is Dilraj's food hygiene rating?
Dilraj has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Dilraj 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dilraj last inspected?
Dilraj was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Dilraj?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dilraj 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 Dilraj is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Dilraj 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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Dilraj is one of 93 rated food businesses in Leighton Buzzard. See every hygiene rating in Leighton Buzzard →
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