Central Oriental Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Central Oriental Superstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 63-65 London Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DH
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Central Oriental Superstore 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% | ← Central Oriental Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Oriental Superstore 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 Central Oriental Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| Nuxies Catering Mobile caterer | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Tajmahal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sandy Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bhavin Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Raymond Price t/a Pippapops Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Central Oriental Superstore
What is Central Oriental Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Central Oriental Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Central Oriental Superstore 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Oriental Superstore last inspected?
Central Oriental Superstore was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Central Oriental Superstore?
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 Central Oriental Superstore 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 Central Oriental Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Central Oriental Superstore 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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