Bedford Cat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Bedford Cat Cafe 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 5 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: 87 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Bedford Cat Cafe 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% | ← Bedford Cat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bedford Cat Cafe 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 Bedford Cat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Carumbar UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 3 St Peters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Chicken Master Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Bedford Cat Cafe
What is Bedford Cat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bedford Cat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Bedford Cat Cafe 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 Bedford Cat Cafe last inspected?
Bedford Cat Cafe was last inspected on 5 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 Bedford Cat Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedford Cat Cafe compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Bedford Cat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Bedford Cat Cafe 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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