Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 1 Windsor Road, Bedford, MK42 9SU
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Avidlite Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Bedford Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Best Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
Questions about Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd
What is Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 5 December 2019.
Is Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd last inspected?
Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd was last inspected on 5 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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