Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-15

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Bedford Hospital N H S Trust Bedford Hospital South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, in the Bedford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bedford oversees 1,663 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bedford is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Bedford Hospital N H S Trust Bedford Hospital South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford
Postcode
MK42 9DJ
Local Authority
Bedford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
94474

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen?

Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bedford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen last inspected?

Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-05-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen located?

Bedford Hospital Production Kitchen is located at Bedford Hospital N H S Trust Bedford Hospital South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford , MK42 9DJ, in the Bedford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK42 postcode area.