The Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
The Raj holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 5 Old Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Raj sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← The Raj | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Raj 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 The Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linslade Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Eagle Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Kebab Ye Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Indian Ocean Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Canal St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Linslade Lower School School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Amanda Nolan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Raj
What is The Raj's food hygiene rating?
The Raj has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Raj safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Raj last inspected?
The Raj was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Raj compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Raj holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Raj 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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The Raj is one of 93 rated food businesses in Leighton Buzzard. See every hygiene rating in Leighton Buzzard →
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