Vogue food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Vogue holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 March 2019, more than 7 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: 55 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Vogue 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% | ← Vogue | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vogue 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 Vogue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Chicken Master Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Blue monk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bedford Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| 5Akhis bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Vogue
What is Vogue's food hygiene rating?
Vogue has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 7 March 2019.
Is Vogue 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vogue last inspected?
Vogue was last inspected on 7 March 2019, more than 7 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 Vogue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vogue compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Vogue holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Vogue 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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