Greenleas Lower School Sandhills food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Greenleas Lower School Sandhills 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 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kestrel Way, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 4WZ
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Greenleas Lower School Sandhills 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Greenleas Lower School Sandhills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Greenleas Lower School Sandhills 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 Greenleas Lower School Sandhills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Espresso Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Blame Frank / Kurbside Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Granny’s Grub Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cafe Hazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Mr Paolo Loraso Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Hartwood Foods Ltd (PA) Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Greenleas Lower School Sandhills
What is Greenleas Lower School Sandhills's food hygiene rating?
Greenleas Lower School Sandhills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Greenleas Lower School Sandhills 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 Greenleas Lower School Sandhills last inspected?
Greenleas Lower School Sandhills was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Greenleas Lower School Sandhills?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Greenleas Lower School Sandhills 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 Greenleas Lower School Sandhills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Greenleas Lower School Sandhills 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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