Edith Cavell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
Edith Cavell Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NH
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Edith Cavell Primary School 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% | ← Edith Cavell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Edith Cavell Primary School 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 Edith Cavell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| A Different Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Caretech Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Annandale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Edith Cavell Primary School
What is Edith Cavell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Edith Cavell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Edith Cavell Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Edith Cavell Primary School last inspected?
Edith Cavell Primary School was last inspected on 6 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 Edith Cavell Primary School?
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 Edith Cavell Primary School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Edith Cavell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Edith Cavell Primary School 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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