JOL Golf Shop Ltd

JOL Golf Shop Ltd is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Cainhoe Wood Golf Club, Ampthill Road, Clophill, Beds, SG17 5PH, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.