Blue monk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Blue monk 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
This is a fresh result: Blue monk was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RY
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Blue monk 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% | ← Blue monk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blue monk 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 Blue monk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Chicken Master Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 5Akhis bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
Questions about Blue monk
What is Blue monk's food hygiene rating?
Blue monk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Blue monk 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 Blue monk last inspected?
Blue monk was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue monk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Blue monk compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Blue monk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Blue monk 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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