Passage to India food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Passage to India holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: The Old School House, Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4LS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Passage to India sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 17% | ← Passage to India | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Passage to India 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 Passage to India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Roger's Bakery Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Haute Shish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Barton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Passage to India
What is Passage to India's food hygiene rating?
Passage to India has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Passage to India 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Passage to India last inspected?
Passage to India was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Passage to India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Passage to India compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,519 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Passage to India holds a 4. 253 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Passage to India 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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