Harrold Centre Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Harrold Centre Café 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
The rating dates from 20 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: Harrold Centre 96 High Street, Harrold, MK43 7BH
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Harrold Centre Café 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% | ← Harrold Centre Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harrold Centre Café 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 Harrold Centre Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Harry Brown Butchers Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Muntjac Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Spices of paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Westwood Farm & Nursery Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Carlton Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 August 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Harrold Centre Café
What is Harrold Centre Café's food hygiene rating?
Harrold Centre Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Harrold Centre Café 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 Harrold Centre Café last inspected?
Harrold Centre Café was last inspected on 20 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 Harrold Centre Café?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrold Centre Café compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Harrold Centre Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Harrold Centre Café 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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