Elstow Manor food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bedford
Elstow Manor holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: Elstow Manor Bedford Road, Wixams, MK42 6FZ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Elstow Manor 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% | ← Elstow Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Elstow Manor 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 Elstow Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Elstow Manor
What is Elstow Manor's food hygiene rating?
Elstow Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Elstow Manor 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elstow Manor last inspected?
Elstow Manor was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Elstow Manor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elstow Manor compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Elstow Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Elstow Manor 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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