Malabar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
Malabar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 15 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: 84 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Malabar sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Malabar | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Malabar 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 Malabar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bedford Booze Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Biryano / Pepper Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Malabar
What is Malabar's food hygiene rating?
Malabar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 14 April 2025.
Is Malabar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malabar last inspected?
Malabar was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 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 Malabar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malabar compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Malabar holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Malabar 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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