Rai Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Rai Superstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 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: 297 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Rai Superstore among the 1,208 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Rai Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Rai Superstore 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 Rai Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPHA Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| A1 Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| B & MK Community Boat Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
| Avidlite Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2019 |
| Bedford Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Rai Superstore
What is Rai Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Rai Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Rai Superstore 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rai Superstore last inspected?
Rai Superstore was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Rai Superstore?
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 Rai Superstore compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Rai Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Rai Superstore 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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