Sunda Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Sunda Stores 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 9 February 2016, more than 10 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: 7 the Fairway, Bedford, MK41 9HD
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunda Stores 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% | ← Sunda Stores | |
| 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 Sunda Stores 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 Sunda Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Orkids Day Nursery Goldington Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone-Oakhill Place Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2017 |
| Andys Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Chez dali Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| BP Newnham Avenue Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Sunda Stores
What is Sunda Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sunda Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 9 February 2016.
Is Sunda Stores 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 Sunda Stores last inspected?
Sunda Stores was last inspected on 9 February 2016, more than 10 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 Sunda Stores?
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 Sunda Stores compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Sunda Stores holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Sunda Stores 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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