Bedfords Catering food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harborough
Bedfords Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: 4 Fairacre, Coventry Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4FA
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Bedfords Catering among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Bedfords Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Bedfords Catering 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 Bedfords Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Live Mobile caterer | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Red Arrow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Pat Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Lutterworth High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Linden Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Papadoms Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Waves Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| T S Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2016 |
Questions about Bedfords Catering
What is Bedfords Catering's food hygiene rating?
Bedfords Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Bedfords Catering 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bedfords Catering last inspected?
Bedfords Catering was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bedfords Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedfords Catering compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Bedfords Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Bedfords Catering 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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