Cranfield Students' Association food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
Cranfield Students' Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: Building 114, Cranfield University, College Road, MK43 0AL
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Cranfield Students' Association 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% | ← Cranfield Students' Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cranfield Students' Association 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 Cranfield Students' Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Stars Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cranberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Mitchell Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Spice Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Welcome Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Cherry Trees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cranfield Conference Centre Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Essar Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Cranfield Students' Association
What is Cranfield Students' Association's food hygiene rating?
Cranfield Students' Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Cranfield Students' Association 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cranfield Students' Association last inspected?
Cranfield Students' Association was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Cranfield Students' Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cranfield Students' Association 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 Cranfield Students' Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Cranfield Students' Association 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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