East London Foundation Outreach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
East London Foundation Outreach 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 23 November 2018, more than 7 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: Day Resource Centre Bedford Health Village 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so East London Foundation Outreach 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% | ← East London Foundation Outreach | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 East London Foundation Outreach 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 East London Foundation Outreach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Unit Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent Nursery School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bedford School School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Beerfly Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cater for occasions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| After Hours Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about East London Foundation Outreach
What is East London Foundation Outreach's food hygiene rating?
East London Foundation Outreach has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 23 November 2018.
Is East London Foundation Outreach 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 East London Foundation Outreach last inspected?
East London Foundation Outreach was last inspected on 23 November 2018, more than 7 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 East London Foundation Outreach?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East London Foundation Outreach compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while East London Foundation Outreach holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects East London Foundation Outreach 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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