Family Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Family Shop 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
This is a fresh result: Family Shop was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 32 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Family Shop 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% | ← Family Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Family Shop 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 Family Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
| Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Family Shop
What is Family Shop's food hygiene rating?
Family Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Family Shop 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 Family Shop last inspected?
Family Shop was last inspected on 14 May 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 Family Shop?
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 Family Shop compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Family Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Family Shop 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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