The Garden Rooms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bedford
The Garden Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2023, more than 3 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: 10 Bedford Road, Stagsden, MK43 8TP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Garden Rooms among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ← The Garden Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Garden Rooms 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 The Garden Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J C Brown (Stagsden) Ltd Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bedfordshire Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Welcome co-op Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Prince of wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Berry Drive Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2016 |
| Bromham Service Station Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 April 2025 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about The Garden Rooms
What is The Garden Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Garden Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 21 March 2023.
Is The Garden Rooms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garden Rooms last inspected?
The Garden Rooms was last inspected on 21 March 2023, more than 3 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 The Garden Rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garden Rooms compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Garden Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Garden Rooms 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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