L R Clayton Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
L R Clayton Ltd 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 October 2025, 8 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: 19 Market Square, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2NP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts L R Clayton Ltd 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% | ← L R Clayton Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 L R Clayton Ltd 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 L R Clayton Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton Food Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Regents Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
| Royal Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Hamilton Catering Mobile caterer | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Potton Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cameron News Retailers - other | 35 yards away | Exempt | |
| O'Sarracino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| Dolce Vita Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about L R Clayton Ltd
What is L R Clayton Ltd's food hygiene rating?
L R Clayton Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 October 2025.
Is L R Clayton Ltd 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 L R Clayton Ltd last inspected?
L R Clayton Ltd was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 L R Clayton Ltd?
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 L R Clayton Ltd 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 L R Clayton Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects L R Clayton Ltd 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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