The Giddy Goat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
The Giddy Goat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 5 February 2025, 19 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.
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: High Street, Riseley
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Giddy Goat sits behind roughly 1,228 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,228 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ← The Giddy Goat | |
| 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 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 The Giddy Goat 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 Giddy Goat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfields Farm Barns Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Fox and Hounds Riseley Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2014 |
| St Johns Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Chatty Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Inn Farm Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Three Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about The Giddy Goat
What is The Giddy Goat's food hygiene rating?
The Giddy Goat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Giddy Goat 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Giddy Goat last inspected?
The Giddy Goat was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 19 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 The Giddy Goat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Giddy Goat compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while The Giddy Goat holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Giddy Goat 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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