Lower Wilbury Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Lower Wilbury Farm Shop 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: Lower Wilbury Farm, Stotfold Road, Letchworth, SG6 4JS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Lower Wilbury Farm Shop 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% | ← Lower Wilbury Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lower Wilbury Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Road Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Barstop Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| ClubsComplete Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Letchworth Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Caffe Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Arlesey Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Dawn Until Dusk Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Dragon King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Lower Wilbury Farm Shop
What is Lower Wilbury Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Lower Wilbury Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Lower Wilbury Farm Shop 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 Lower Wilbury Farm Shop last inspected?
Lower Wilbury Farm Shop was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Lower Wilbury Farm Shop 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 Lower Wilbury Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Lower Wilbury Farm Shop 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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