Shillington Lower School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Shillington Lower School 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 3 July 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: Greenfields, Shillington, Bedfordshire, SG5 3NX
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Shillington Lower School
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Shillington Lower School has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 3 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Shillington Lower School sits behind roughly 1,150 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,150 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Shillington Lower School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 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 Shillington Lower School 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 Shillington Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan's Van Mobile caterer | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Shillington Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2025 |
| Disco-licious Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Shillington Lower School
What is Shillington Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Shillington Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Shillington Lower School 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 Shillington Lower School last inspected?
Shillington Lower School was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 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 Shillington Lower School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Shillington Lower School 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 Shillington Lower School holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Shillington Lower School 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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