Delicacies of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
Delicacies of China holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 December 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: 67 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Delicacies of China sits behind roughly 1,372 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ← Delicacies of China | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Delicacies of China 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 Delicacies of China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bedford Booze Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Biryano / Pepper Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cake Inn Bedford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Delicacies of China
What is Delicacies of China's food hygiene rating?
Delicacies of China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bedford Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Delicacies of China safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Delicacies of China last inspected?
Delicacies of China was last inspected on 9 December 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 Delicacies of China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Delicacies of China compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Delicacies of China holds a 3. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Delicacies of China 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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