Spices of paradise food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Spices of paradise 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
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
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: The Magpie Inn 54 High Street, Harrold, MK43 7DA
How this rating has changed
Spices of paradise has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
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 Spices of paradise 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% | ← Spices of paradise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Spices of paradise 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 Spices of paradise, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Harrold Primary Academy School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Harrold Centre Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Oakley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Harry Brown Butchers Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Muntjac Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Westwood Farm & Nursery Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Carlton Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Spices of paradise
What is Spices of paradise's food hygiene rating?
Spices of paradise has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Spices of paradise 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 Spices of paradise last inspected?
Spices of paradise was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Spices of paradise?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spices of paradise compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Spices of paradise is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Spices of paradise 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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