Aruks Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Aruks Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 May 2024, more than 2 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: 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Aruks Ltd 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% | ← Aruks Ltd | |
| 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 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 Aruks Ltd 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 Aruks Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
| Avidlite Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bedford Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Aruks Ltd
What is Aruks Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Aruks Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 7 May 2024.
Is Aruks Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aruks Ltd last inspected?
Aruks Ltd was last inspected on 7 May 2024, more than 2 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 Aruks Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Aruks Ltd compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Aruks Ltd holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Aruks Ltd 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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