Prime food & wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Prime food & wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 99 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Prime food & wine 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% | ← Prime food & wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Prime food & wine 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 Prime food & wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Casa asa di Anna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Ben’s Biltong T/A F Harris and Sons Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Cater for occasions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cappuccino Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| After Hours Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Beerfly Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Prime food & wine
What is Prime food & wine's food hygiene rating?
Prime food & wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Prime food & wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prime food & wine last inspected?
Prime food & wine was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Prime food & wine?
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 Prime food & wine compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Prime food & wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Prime food & wine 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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