Potton Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Potton Food Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 22 Market Square, Potton, Beds, SG19 2NP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Potton Food Stores 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% | ← Potton Food Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Potton Food Stores 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 Potton Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L R Clayton Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Regents Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
| Royal Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Hamilton Catering Mobile caterer | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Potton Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cameron News Retailers - other | 35 yards away | Exempt | |
| O'Sarracino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| Dolce Vita Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Potton Food Stores
What is Potton Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
Potton Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 September 2019.
Is Potton Food Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potton Food Stores last inspected?
Potton Food Stores was last inspected on 18 September 2019, more than 6 years 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 Potton Food Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potton Food Stores 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 Potton Food Stores holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Potton Food Stores 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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