Monal Group food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
Monal Group holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: 69 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Monal Group sits behind roughly 1,372 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ← Monal Group | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Monal Group 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 Monal Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bedford Booze Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Biryano / Pepper Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cake Inn Bedford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Monal Group
What is Monal Group's food hygiene rating?
Monal Group has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bedford Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Monal Group safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Monal Group last inspected?
Monal Group was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Monal Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Monal Group compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Monal Group holds a 3. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Monal Group 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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