Bedwell JMI School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stevenage
Bedwell JMI School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 13 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: Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1NJ
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Bedwell JMI School among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Bedwell JMI School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Bedwell JMI School 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 Bedwell JMI School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bedwell Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Bedwell Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Glebe Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Gangnam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Cygnet Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Broom Barns Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about Bedwell JMI School
What is Bedwell JMI School's food hygiene rating?
Bedwell JMI School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Bedwell JMI School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bedwell JMI School last inspected?
Bedwell JMI School was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bedwell JMI School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedwell JMI School compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Bedwell JMI School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Bedwell JMI School 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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