Coffee and Cakes
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 1 October 2024.
Quick facts
- Coffee and Cakes scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 1 October 2024.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Central Bedfordshire.
- Inspected by Central Bedfordshire Environmental Health.
- Last inspection was 19 months ago, a re-inspection is likely due.
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. It's been a year or more since the last visit, so an update is likely due. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
⚠ A rating from 19 months ago is getting old. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk. The score on this page may not reflect the current state of the venue.
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What people ask about Coffee and Cakes.
What is Coffee and Cakes's FSA hygiene rating?
Coffee and Cakes scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 1 October 2024. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Coffee and Cakes last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Coffee and Cakes was on 1 October 2024, 19 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Coffee and Cakes required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at Coffee and Cakes?
Coffee and Cakes's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does Coffee and Cakes compare to other venues in Central Bedfordshire?
Coffee and Cakes's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Central Bedfordshire on the dedicated Central Bedfordshire aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 1 October 2024. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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