Al Fairoz food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bedford
Al Fairoz 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: 54-56 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QB
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Al Fairoz 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% | ← Al Fairoz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Al Fairoz 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 Al Fairoz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Food Center Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Broadway Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bedford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| BF Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Casa Cesare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Al Fairoz
What is Al Fairoz's food hygiene rating?
Al Fairoz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Al Fairoz 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 Al Fairoz last inspected?
Al Fairoz was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Al Fairoz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Fairoz compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Al Fairoz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Al Fairoz 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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