Badgers chilli kitchen food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bedford
Badgers chilli kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Badgers chilli kitchen was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Bedford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: 20 Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DS
How this rating has changed
Badgers chilli kitchen was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Badgers chilli kitchen among the 1,228 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 | 1,228 | 83% | ← Badgers chilli kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Badgers chilli kitchen 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 Badgers chilli kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cesare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Bromham Road News Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Al Fairoz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Bedford Food Center Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| BF Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Annandale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Badgers chilli kitchen
What is Badgers chilli kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Badgers chilli kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Badgers chilli kitchen 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Badgers chilli kitchen last inspected?
Badgers chilli kitchen was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Badgers chilli kitchen?
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 Badgers chilli kitchen compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Badgers chilli kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Badgers chilli kitchen 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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