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Husborne Crawley Lower School food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire

Husborne Crawley Lower School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 14 December 2020, more than 5 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: School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Bedford, MK43 0UZ

How it compares in Central Bedfordshire

That puts Husborne Crawley Lower School 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.

Every rated food business in Central Bedfordshire
5 out of 5 1,153 76% ← Husborne Crawley Lower School
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

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 Husborne Crawley 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 Husborne Crawley Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Safari Braai Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 408 yards away 3 - Generally satisfactory 2 December 2024
Gee Gee Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 11 August 2025
Aspley Guise Pre-School Caring Premises 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2025
Aspley Guise Village School School/college/university 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 18 September 2025
Woburn Safari Park - Catering outlets Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 8 July 2025
Safari Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 8 July 2025
The Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub 1.0 miles away 3 - Generally satisfactory 18 February 2026
Blue Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.0 miles away 4 - Good 27 February 2025

Questions about Husborne Crawley Lower School

What is Husborne Crawley Lower School's food hygiene rating?

Husborne Crawley Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 December 2020.

Is Husborne Crawley Lower School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Husborne Crawley Lower School last inspected?

Husborne Crawley Lower School was last inspected on 14 December 2020, more than 5 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 Husborne Crawley 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Husborne Crawley 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, and Husborne Crawley Lower School is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Husborne Crawley 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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