New Rays food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
New Rays holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: 14 High Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5DG
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so New Rays sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← New Rays | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 New Rays 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 New Rays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Shefford Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Rose's at Duck Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Crispy Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 December 2025 |
| The Parochial Church Council Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Rogers Bakery Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Bridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about New Rays
What is New Rays's food hygiene rating?
New Rays has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 May 2025.
Is New Rays safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Rays last inspected?
New Rays was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 New Rays?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Rays 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 New Rays holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects New Rays 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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