King Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
King Cod holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 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: 193 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD
How it compares in Bedford
That puts King Cod 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% | ← King Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 King Cod 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 King Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Aloha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Carmichael's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Blue Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Bedford Road Primary School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Addison Howard Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| abm catering @ Adlington The Newalls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about King Cod
What is King Cod's food hygiene rating?
King Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 18 March 2025.
Is King Cod 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Cod last inspected?
King Cod was last inspected on 18 March 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 King Cod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 King Cod compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and King Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects King Cod 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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