Caldecote Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Caldecote Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 January 2025, 18 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: 60 Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Caldecote Stores sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← Caldecote Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Caldecote Stores 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 Caldecote Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Shortmead House Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Sheff's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| St Andrew's Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Biggleswade Express Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Gour Blimey British Food Van Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Rainbow Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Caldecote Stores
What is Caldecote Stores's food hygiene rating?
Caldecote Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Caldecote Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caldecote Stores last inspected?
Caldecote Stores was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Caldecote Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caldecote Stores 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 Caldecote Stores holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Caldecote Stores 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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