Stondon Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Stondon Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: 14 Brittains Rise, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Stondon Local 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% | ← Stondon Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Stondon Local 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 Stondon Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stondon Stompers Pre-School Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Mount Pleasant Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Stondon Lower School School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Cafe2u Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Holy Smoke Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Fresh Bite Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Henlow Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Stondon Local
What is Stondon Local's food hygiene rating?
Stondon Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Stondon Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stondon Local last inspected?
Stondon Local was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Stondon Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Stondon Local 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 Stondon Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Stondon Local 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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Understanding this rating
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