Arnold Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Arnold 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 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Arnold 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% | ← Arnold 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Arnold 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 Arnold Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Kids Club Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Barton Le Clay Preschool Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2021 |
| Haute Shish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Passage to India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Arnold Academy
What is Arnold Academy's food hygiene rating?
Arnold Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Arnold 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 Arnold Academy last inspected?
Arnold Academy was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Arnold Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arnold 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 Arnold Academy holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Arnold 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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