Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Westfield School Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HW
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School 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% | ← Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School | |
| 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 Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School 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 Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Caretech Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Addison Howard Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Annandale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bromham Road News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Casa Cesare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School
What is Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School last inspected?
Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months 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 Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School?
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 Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Relish School Food at Westfield Middle School 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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