Victoria Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bedford
Victoria Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 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: Victoria Guest House 26 DE Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TW
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Victoria Guest House 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% | ← Victoria Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Victoria Guest House 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 Victoria Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Booze Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Biryano / Pepper Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bedford School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 3 St Peters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Victoria Guest House
What is Victoria Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 3 March 2023.
Is Victoria Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victoria Guest House last inspected?
Victoria Guest House was last inspected on 3 March 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 Victoria Guest House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victoria Guest House compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Victoria Guest House 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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