Chicken Cottage
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Chicken Cottage is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 54 Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Beds, LU5 6TW, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 54 Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Beds
- Postcode
- LU5 6TW
- Local Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1725598
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Chicken Cottage?
Chicken Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Central Bedfordshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Chicken Cottage last inspected?
Chicken Cottage was last inspected on 2024-10-14. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Chicken Cottage located?
Chicken Cottage is located at 54 Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Beds , LU5 6TW, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LU5 postcode area.