Astwick Service Station food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Astwick Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Astwick Service Station was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Service Station, Great North Road, Stotfold, SG5 4BL
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Astwick Service Station 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% | ← Astwick Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Astwick Service 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 Astwick Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Redwings Lodge Motel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Tabeca Pantry Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Meadowcroft Food Service Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Rapid Relief Team Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Astwick Monkey Puzzle Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Stotfold Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Astwick Service Station
What is Astwick Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Astwick Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Astwick Service Station 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Astwick Service Station last inspected?
Astwick Service Station was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Astwick Service Station?
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 Astwick Service 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, and Astwick Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Astwick Service 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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