University of Bedfordshire - Bedford food hygiene rating
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University of Bedfordshire - Bedford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 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: University of Bedfordshire Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA
How it compares in Bedford
That puts University of Bedfordshire - Bedford 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% | ← University of Bedfordshire - Bedford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 University of Bedfordshire - Bedford 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 University of Bedfordshire - Bedford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Newnham Avenue Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Castle Newnham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Blue Orkids Day Nursery Goldington Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Andys Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2019 |
| Club 2000 Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about University of Bedfordshire - Bedford
What is University of Bedfordshire - Bedford's food hygiene rating?
University of Bedfordshire - Bedford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 4 November 2025.
Is University of Bedfordshire - Bedford 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was University of Bedfordshire - Bedford last inspected?
University of Bedfordshire - Bedford was last inspected on 4 November 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 University of Bedfordshire - Bedford?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does University of Bedfordshire - Bedford compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and University of Bedfordshire - Bedford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects University of Bedfordshire - Bedford 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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