Goldington Road General Store & PO food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Goldington Road General Store & PO 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 13 February 2017, more than 9 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: 193 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EG
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Goldington Road General Store & PO 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% | ← Goldington Road General Store & PO | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Goldington Road General Store & PO 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 Goldington Road General Store & PO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Newnham Avenue Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Christ Church Bedford - Youth Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Castle Newnham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ben’s Biltong T/A F Harris and Sons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lt Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2019 |
| A Casa asa di Anna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Goldington Road General Store & PO
What is Goldington Road General Store & PO's food hygiene rating?
Goldington Road General Store & PO has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 13 February 2017.
Is Goldington Road General Store & PO 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 Goldington Road General Store & PO last inspected?
Goldington Road General Store & PO was last inspected on 13 February 2017, more than 9 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 Goldington Road General Store & PO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Goldington Road General Store & PO compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Goldington Road General Store & PO holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Goldington Road General Store & PO 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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