Buttercup Cakes by Jo food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bedford
Buttercup Cakes by Jo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2016, more than 9 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: 14 Broad Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9SN
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Buttercup Cakes by Jo 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% | ← Buttercup Cakes by Jo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Buttercup Cakes by Jo 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 Buttercup Cakes by Jo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Avidlite Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Bedford Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Best Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
Questions about Buttercup Cakes by Jo
What is Buttercup Cakes by Jo's food hygiene rating?
Buttercup Cakes by Jo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 26 July 2016.
Is Buttercup Cakes by Jo 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buttercup Cakes by Jo last inspected?
Buttercup Cakes by Jo was last inspected on 26 July 2016, more than 9 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 Buttercup Cakes by Jo?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buttercup Cakes by Jo compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Buttercup Cakes by Jo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Buttercup Cakes by Jo 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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