Saxby Cider food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bedford
Saxby Cider holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2019, more than 7 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: Grange Farm Grange Farm House Irchester Road, Farndish, NN29 7HJ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Saxby Cider 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% | ← Saxby Cider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Saxby Cider 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 Saxby Cider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irchester Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| IFG Group T/a Dolce Ltd At Wollaston Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Irchester Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Irchester Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Co-Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2014 |
| Els Bakes Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Saxby Cider
What is Saxby Cider's food hygiene rating?
Saxby Cider has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 14 February 2019.
Is Saxby Cider 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saxby Cider last inspected?
Saxby Cider was last inspected on 14 February 2019, more than 7 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 Saxby Cider?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saxby Cider compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Saxby Cider is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Saxby Cider 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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