Taco Bell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Taco Bell 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: Unit 4B Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AS
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Taco Bell 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% | ← Taco Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Broadway Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bedford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| Bedford Food Center Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Al Fairoz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Taco Bell
What is Taco Bell's food hygiene rating?
Taco Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Taco Bell?
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 Taco Bell compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Taco Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Taco Bell 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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