Clifton Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Clifton Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: 72 Broad Street, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Clifton Filling Station 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% | ← Clifton Filling Station | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clifton Filling Station 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 Clifton Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm Trust Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Clifton Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Clifton All Saints Academy School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Dawn Until Dusk Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| J W Baxter Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Limes Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Clifton Filling Station
What is Clifton Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Clifton Filling Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clifton Filling Station last inspected?
Clifton Filling Station was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 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 Clifton Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clifton Filling Station 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 Clifton Filling Station holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Clifton Filling Station 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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