RMS Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
RMS Supermarket 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 18 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: 67-69 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1ES
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so RMS Supermarket 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% | ← RMS Supermarket | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 RMS Supermarket 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 RMS Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Beecroft Academy School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Beecroft Academy - H A F Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Beef King Dunstable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ace Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Fast & Fresh Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cookies & Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2021 |
Questions about RMS Supermarket
What is RMS Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
RMS Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 October 2024.
Is RMS Supermarket 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 RMS Supermarket last inspected?
RMS Supermarket was last inspected on 18 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 RMS Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RMS Supermarket 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 RMS Supermarket holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects RMS Supermarket 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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