Bedford Free School

BEDFORD

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Bedford Free School scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 25 November 2025 by Bedford.

What does this rating mean?

Bedford Free School in BEDFORD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

BEDFORD FREE SCHOOL 12-16 CAULDWELL STREET,
BEDFORD,
MK42 9AD

Bedford Free School Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Bedford Free School. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Bedford Free School?

Food hygiene at Bedford Free School is inspected by Bedford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bedford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Bedford Free School

What is Bedford Free School’s food hygiene rating?

Bedford Free School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 November 2025.

When was Bedford Free School last inspected?

Bedford Free School was last inspected by Bedford on 25 November 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.