Vue Entertainment food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Vue Entertainment holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 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: Bedford Vue Cinema Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AS
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Vue Entertainment 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% | ← Vue Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vue Entertainment 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 Vue Entertainment, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Broadway Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bedford Food Center Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bedford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Al Fairoz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Vue Entertainment
What is Vue Entertainment's food hygiene rating?
Vue Entertainment has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Vue Entertainment 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vue Entertainment last inspected?
Vue Entertainment was last inspected on 10 June 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 Vue Entertainment?
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 Vue Entertainment compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Vue Entertainment is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Vue Entertainment 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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