Manshead CE Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Manshead CE Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: Dunstable Road, Caddington, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Manshead CE Academy 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% | ← Manshead CE Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Manshead CE 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 Manshead CE Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Downside Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Angel Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Ardley Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Manshead CE Academy
What is Manshead CE Academy's food hygiene rating?
Manshead CE Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Manshead CE Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Manshead CE Academy last inspected?
Manshead CE Academy was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Manshead CE Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Manshead CE 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, and Manshead CE Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Manshead CE 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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