Gallone's Parlour food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Gallone's Parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: 1-2 the Market Hall the Arcade, Bedford, MK40 1NS
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Gallone's Parlour 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% | ← Gallone's Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gallone's Parlour 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 Gallone's Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Bedford Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 3 St Peters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Carumbar UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Gallone's Parlour
What is Gallone's Parlour's food hygiene rating?
Gallone's Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Gallone's Parlour 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gallone's Parlour last inspected?
Gallone's Parlour was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Gallone's Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gallone's Parlour compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Gallone's Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Gallone's Parlour 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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