Saxon Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Saxon Fish & Chips 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 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: 8 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 8AT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Saxon Fish & Chips 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% | ← Saxon Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saxon Fish & Chips 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 Saxon Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre Caring Premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Willow Branch Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Yorkshire Grey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Raj Cafe Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Londis Biggleswade Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Stratton Upper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Saxon Fish & Chips
What is Saxon Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Saxon Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Saxon Fish & Chips 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 Saxon Fish & Chips last inspected?
Saxon Fish & Chips 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 Saxon Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Saxon Fish & Chips 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 Saxon Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Saxon Fish & Chips 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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