Cople Before & After School Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bedford
Cople Before & After School Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 6 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: Sheerhatch Primary School Willington Road, Cople, MK44 3TH
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Cople Before & After School Club sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Cople Before & After School Club | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cople Before & After School Club 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 Cople Before & After School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KV Kinkky Vodka Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Crown at Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Real Bedford FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| The Danish Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Autoglass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Organic The Best Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| A1 Foods Distributors/Transporters | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Cople Before & After School Club
What is Cople Before & After School Club's food hygiene rating?
Cople Before & After School Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 6 June 2018.
Is Cople Before & After School Club 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cople Before & After School Club last inspected?
Cople Before & After School Club was last inspected on 6 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 Cople Before & After School Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cople Before & After School Club compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Cople Before & After School Club holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Cople Before & After School Club 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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