Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 February 2024, more than 2 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: 30 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NS
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries sits behind roughly 1,372 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ← Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries | |
| 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 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 Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries 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 Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
| Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries
What is Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bedford Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries last inspected?
Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 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 Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries holds a 3. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries 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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