Chicken Master food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Chicken Master 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: 22-24 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1SP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Chicken Master 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% | ← Chicken Master | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chicken Master 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 Chicken Master, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blue monk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 5Akhis bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| Bedford Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Chicken Master
What is Chicken Master's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Master has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Chicken Master 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 Chicken Master last inspected?
Chicken Master was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Chicken Master?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chicken Master compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Chicken Master is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Chicken Master 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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