Fruit and Veg Bedford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Fruit and Veg Bedford 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 10 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: 26 Allhallows, Bedford, MK40 1LJ
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Fruit and Veg Bedford 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% | ← Fruit and Veg Bedford | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Fruit and Veg Bedford 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 Fruit and Veg Bedford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Inn Bedford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| BF Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bedford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Broadway Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Fruit and Veg Bedford
What is Fruit and Veg Bedford's food hygiene rating?
Fruit and Veg Bedford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Fruit and Veg Bedford 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 Fruit and Veg Bedford last inspected?
Fruit and Veg Bedford was last inspected on 10 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 Fruit and Veg Bedford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fruit and Veg Bedford compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Fruit and Veg Bedford holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Fruit and Veg Bedford 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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