The Pearl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
The Pearl 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 12 Bunyan Road, Kempston, MK42 8HP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Pearl 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% | ← The Pearl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pearl 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 Pearl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Carmichael's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Bedford Road Primary School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Boba Aloha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| abm catering @ Adlington The Newalls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Blue Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about The Pearl
What is The Pearl's food hygiene rating?
The Pearl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Pearl 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 The Pearl last inspected?
The Pearl was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 The Pearl?
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 The Pearl compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Pearl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Pearl 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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