Lotus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Lotus 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 14 August 2019, more than 6 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: 16 Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus 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% | ← Lotus | |
| 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 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 Lotus 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 Lotus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue monk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| 5Akhis bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chicken Master Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Lotus
What is Lotus's food hygiene rating?
Lotus has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 14 August 2019.
Is Lotus 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 Lotus last inspected?
Lotus was last inspected on 14 August 2019, more than 6 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 Lotus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lotus compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Lotus holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Lotus 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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