Hut bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Hut bazaar 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 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AD
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hut bazaar 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% | ← Hut bazaar | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hut bazaar 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 Hut bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangher Supermarket Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Addison Howard Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Blue Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Boba Aloha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Carmichael's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
Questions about Hut bazaar
What is Hut bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Hut bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Hut bazaar 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 Hut bazaar last inspected?
Hut bazaar was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Hut bazaar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hut bazaar compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Hut bazaar holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Hut bazaar 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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