The Limes Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
The Limes Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Limes Care Home was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 85 High Street, Henlow, Beds, SG16 6AB
How this rating has changed
The Limes Care Home was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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
That puts The Limes Care Home among the 1,150 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← The Limes Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 The Limes Care Home 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 The Limes Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynsford C of E Academy School/college/university | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Henlow Church of England Academy School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Engineers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Champneys Henlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Koi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Home Farm Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about The Limes Care Home
What is The Limes Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Limes Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Limes Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Limes Care Home last inspected?
The Limes Care Home was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 The Limes Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Limes Care Home 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 The Limes Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Limes Care Home 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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The Limes Care Home is one of 567 rated food businesses in Beds. See every hygiene rating in Beds →
Central Bedfordshire inspects and rates 1,714 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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