One Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
One Stop 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 8 November 2017, more than 8 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: 121-123 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QX
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so One Stop sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← One Stop | |
| 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 Very 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 One Stop 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 One Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben’s Biltong T/A F Harris and Sons Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| A Casa asa di Anna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Cater for occasions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cappuccino Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Archer Unit Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| After Hours Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about One Stop
What is One Stop's food hygiene rating?
One Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 8 November 2017.
Is One Stop 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 One Stop last inspected?
One Stop was last inspected on 8 November 2017, more than 8 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 One Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 One Stop compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while One Stop holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects One Stop 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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