Heshi's Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Heshi's Supermarket 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 21 February 2024, more than 2 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: 90-92 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Heshi's Supermarket 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% | ← Heshi's Supermarket | |
| 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 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 Heshi's Supermarket 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 Heshi's Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Boba Aloha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Addison Howard Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Carmichael's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Bedford Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cakes Re-volution Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Heshi's Supermarket
What is Heshi's Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Heshi's Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Heshi's Supermarket 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 Heshi's Supermarket last inspected?
Heshi's Supermarket was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 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 Heshi's Supermarket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heshi's Supermarket compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Heshi's Supermarket holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Heshi's Supermarket 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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