Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bedford
Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2019, more than 6 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: 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9RX
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt 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% | ← Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt 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 Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & MK Community Boat Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
| BP Newnham Avenue Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Ben’s Biltong T/A F Harris and Sons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| A Casa asa di Anna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| A1 Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Baxter Storey at Autoglass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt
What is Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt's food hygiene rating?
Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 27 November 2019.
Is Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt last inspected?
Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt was last inspected on 27 November 2019, more than 6 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 Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt?
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 Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt 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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