The Turkish Taste food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
The Turkish Taste holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Turkish Taste was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Hillborough Crescent, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5NS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Turkish Taste among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Turkish Taste | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 Turkish Taste 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 Turkish Taste, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thornhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cleverkidz Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cake Haven Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| All Saints View Reablement Unit Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
Questions about The Turkish Taste
What is The Turkish Taste's food hygiene rating?
The Turkish Taste has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Turkish Taste 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Turkish Taste last inspected?
The Turkish Taste was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Turkish Taste?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Turkish Taste compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Turkish Taste is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Turkish Taste 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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