Sundaes Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Sundaes Gelato holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 8 July 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: 58 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NT
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sundaes Gelato 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% | ← Sundaes Gelato | |
| 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 Sundaes Gelato 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 Sundaes Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arcadia Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Chicken Master Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Carumbar UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Sundaes Gelato
What is Sundaes Gelato's food hygiene rating?
Sundaes Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Sundaes Gelato 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sundaes Gelato last inspected?
Sundaes Gelato was last inspected on 8 July 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 Sundaes Gelato?
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 Sundaes Gelato compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Sundaes Gelato holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Sundaes Gelato 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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