The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 High Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5DD
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner 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 The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Parochial Church Council Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Crispy Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 December 2025 |
| The Pudding Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Rose's at Duck Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Shefford Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner
What is The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 8 October 2025.
Is The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner last inspected?
The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner 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 The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Cornerstone / Jakes American Diner 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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