London Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
London Road Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2018, more than 8 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: 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY
How it compares in Bedford
That puts London Road Post Office 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% | ← London Road Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 London Road Post Office 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 London Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
| Avidlite Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bedford Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bedford Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about London Road Post Office
What is London Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
London Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 9 March 2018.
Is London Road Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was London Road Post Office last inspected?
London Road Post Office was last inspected on 9 March 2018, more than 8 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 London Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does London Road Post Office compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and London Road Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects London Road Post Office 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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