Podington Padel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bedford
Podington Padel 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Greys Farm Wymington Road, Podington, NN29 7HP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Podington Padel 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% | ← Podington Padel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Podington Padel 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 Podington Padel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dooleys - Kebabs Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Dooleys Catering - Donuts Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Dooleys Catering - Milkshakes Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Dooleys Catering - Sweets Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Fast & Curious Food Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2023 |
| Fish & Chips Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Fuelers Bar- Trakbak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2016 |
| Islands View Cafe And Tackle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Podington Padel
What is Podington Padel's food hygiene rating?
Podington Padel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Podington Padel 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 Podington Padel last inspected?
Podington Padel was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Podington Padel?
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 Podington Padel compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Podington Padel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Podington Padel 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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