Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bedford
Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: The Office Christ Church 140 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3SX
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Christ Church Bedford - Youth 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% | ← Christ Church Bedford - Youth 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 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 Christ Church Bedford - Youth 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 Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Ben’s Biltong T/A F Harris and Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| A Casa asa di Anna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Cater for occasions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| BP Newnham Avenue Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Archer Unit Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe
What is Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Christ Church Bedford - Youth 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe last inspected?
Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe?
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 Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Christ Church Bedford - Youth 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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