1,642 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bedford are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,642 registered food businesses for Bedford. Of these, 1,484 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| King kebab | MK40 2RF | 0 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| AL Rayyan Grocery | MK40 1RB | 1 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bird of Prey Centre | MK45 3DT | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Isi Afro Caribbean Foods | MK40 1DN | 1 | May 05, 2026 |
| La Pinata | MK40 3JG | 1 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Le Raj & Minhaj | MK40 2RF | 1 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Nisa Local - Kempston Food & Wine | MK42 8BB | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Wisla Bedford | MK40 1BY | 1 | Sep 08, 2026 |
| Zam Zam Supermarket | MK40 1HU | 1 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Basiri Dried Fruits | MK40 1LQ | 2 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Bedford fresh fish & seafoods | MK40 1LR | 2 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Bedford local | MK42 0NT | 2 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Bunyan Free Meeting Church | MK40 3EU | 2 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Cafe Mar-Chelles | MK42 8BP | 2 | May 06, 2025 |
| Caffee Amore | MK40 1PW | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,235 food businesses in Bedford with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Bedford depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.