Great Barford fish and chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
Great Barford fish and chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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: 31 Bedford Road, Great Barford, MK44 3JF
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Great Barford fish and chips 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% | ← Great Barford fish and chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Great Barford fish and chips 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 Great Barford fish and chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barford Store Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Katmandu Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Golden Cross Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Southall Butchers Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Great Barford Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2015 |
| Aspens at Great Barford Primary School School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Great Barford fish and chips
What is Great Barford fish and chips's food hygiene rating?
Great Barford fish and chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Great Barford fish and chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Great Barford fish and chips last inspected?
Great Barford fish and chips was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Great Barford fish and chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great Barford fish and chips compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Great Barford fish and chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Great Barford fish and chips 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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