The Kiln food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
The Kiln holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: Broadmead House Broadmead Road, Stewartby, MK43 9NB
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Kiln 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% | ← The Kiln | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kiln 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 Kiln, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartby Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Stewartby Stores Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2017 |
| Premier Products Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Growing Stars Pre-School Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Broadmead Lower School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Premier Education (Broadmead) Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Stewartby Pre-school SPCYCH Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Domino’s Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Kiln
What is The Kiln's food hygiene rating?
The Kiln has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Kiln 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kiln last inspected?
The Kiln was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Kiln?
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 The Kiln compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Kiln is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Kiln 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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