The Baking Suite food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
The Baking Suite 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 8 August 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Bedford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: Avoca House 4 Molivers Lane, Bromham, MK43 8JT
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Baking Suite among the 1,228 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 | 1,228 | 83% | ← The Baking Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Baking Suite 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 Baking Suite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2016 |
| Efes Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Clapham Discount Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Bellini's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| A Different Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cafe Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bedfordshire Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
Questions about The Baking Suite
What is The Baking Suite's food hygiene rating?
The Baking Suite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 8 August 2024.
Is The Baking Suite 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 Baking Suite last inspected?
The Baking Suite was last inspected on 8 August 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 The Baking Suite?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Baking Suite compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Baking Suite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Baking Suite 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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The Baking Suite is one of 16 rated food businesses in Bromham. See every hygiene rating in Bromham →
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