Bedford Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Bedford Food And Wine 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NT
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Bedford Food And Wine 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% | ← Bedford Food And Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Food And Wine 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 Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackley Local Store Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2016 |
| Asda Express PFS Southgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Angelo's Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Avidlite Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
Questions about Bedford Food And Wine
What is Bedford Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Bedford Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Bedford Food And Wine 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 Bedford Food And Wine last inspected?
Bedford Food And Wine was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months 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 Food And Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedford Food And Wine compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Bedford Food And Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Bedford Food And Wine 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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