Oakhouse Foods Limited food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bedford
Oakhouse Foods Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2018, more than 8 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: Unit 5 Stoke Mill Mill Road, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Oakhouse Foods Limited among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Oakhouse Foods Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 Oakhouse Foods Limited 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 Oakhouse Foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Sauces Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2018 |
| Fordham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2025 |
| Ready Steady Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
Questions about Oakhouse Foods Limited
What is Oakhouse Foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
Oakhouse Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 5 June 2018.
Is Oakhouse Foods Limited 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakhouse Foods Limited last inspected?
Oakhouse Foods Limited was last inspected on 5 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oakhouse Foods Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakhouse Foods Limited compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Oakhouse Foods Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Oakhouse Foods Limited 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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