Haute Shish food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Haute Shish 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 27 August 2025, 10 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: 22A Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Haute Shish among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Haute Shish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Haute Shish 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 Haute Shish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Passage to India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Roger's Bakery Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2021 |
Questions about Haute Shish
What is Haute Shish's food hygiene rating?
Haute Shish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Haute Shish 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 Haute Shish last inspected?
Haute Shish was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Haute Shish?
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 Haute Shish compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Haute Shish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Haute Shish 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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