Janssens Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Janssens Pharmacy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 28 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Janssens Pharmacy sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Janssens Pharmacy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Janssens Pharmacy 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 Janssens Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen Caring Premises | 216 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Janssens Pharmacy
What is Janssens Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Janssens Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Janssens Pharmacy 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Janssens Pharmacy last inspected?
Janssens Pharmacy was last inspected on 30 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Janssens Pharmacy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Janssens Pharmacy compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Janssens Pharmacy holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Janssens Pharmacy 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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