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Food Hygiene Rating for The Balloon

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The Balloon is located in the town of Bedford.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 18 Nov 2025MK40 2ETfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Balloon
Very Good

Location

Address

The Balloon, 52 Foster Hill Road, Bedford

BEDFORD MK40

Local authority

bedford

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
18 November 2025
FHRS ID
1846400
Business type
Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name
The Balloon
Address
The Balloon, 52 Foster Hill Road, Bedford
Responsible local authority
bedford
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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