Jemz Caribbean Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
Jemz Caribbean Take Away 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 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 76 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HP
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Jemz Caribbean Take Away 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% | ← Jemz Caribbean Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jemz Caribbean Take Away 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 Jemz Caribbean Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bangher Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
Questions about Jemz Caribbean Take Away
What is Jemz Caribbean Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Jemz Caribbean Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Jemz Caribbean Take Away 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 Jemz Caribbean Take Away last inspected?
Jemz Caribbean Take Away was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 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 Jemz Caribbean Take Away?
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 Jemz Caribbean Take Away compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Jemz Caribbean Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Jemz Caribbean Take Away 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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