Budgens of Meppershall

Bedfordshire

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 February 2026 by Central Bedfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Budgens of Meppershall, from November 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Budgens of Meppershall.

Food hygiene rating history for Budgens of Meppershall
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 November 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
12 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Budgens of Meppershall in Bedfordshire has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

6 High Street,
Meppershall,
Bedfordshire,
SG17 5LX

Budgens of Meppershall Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Budgens of Meppershall. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Budgens of Meppershall?

Food hygiene at Budgens of Meppershall is inspected by Central Bedfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Budgens of Meppershall

What is Budgens of Meppershall’s food hygiene rating?

Budgens of Meppershall has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 February 2026.

When was Budgens of Meppershall last inspected?

Budgens of Meppershall was last inspected by Central Bedfordshire on 12 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.