Vanilla Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Vanilla Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 29 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Vanilla Tree among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Vanilla Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Vanilla Tree 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 Vanilla Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Beerfly Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Carumbar UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Cappuccino Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 3 St Peters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bedford Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Vanilla Tree
What is Vanilla Tree's food hygiene rating?
Vanilla Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Vanilla Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vanilla Tree last inspected?
Vanilla Tree was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months 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 Vanilla Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vanilla Tree compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Vanilla Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Vanilla Tree 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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