Food hygiene ratings in Bedford
Our data holds 1,642 food businesses in Bedford, rated between 2013-10-24 and 2026-09-24. 75.3% (1,237) are rated 5 (very good), above the 69% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 18 (1.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Bedford 119th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Bedford
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,237 | 75.3% |
| 4 (good) | 157 | 9.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 66 | 4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 12 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.3% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 113 | 6.9% |
| Exempt | 50 | 3% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 313 | 75.1% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 | 78.4% |
| Retailers - other | 250 | 59.6% |
| Caring Premises | 163 | 89% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 | 56.6% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 | 82.2% |
| Mobile caterer | 122 | 77.9% |
| School/college/university | 115 | 87% |
Food businesses rated per month in Bedford
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Bedford
The 18 most recent of 18. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoochat Bubble Tea - Bedford | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK40 1LA |
| Basiri Dried Fruits | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-18 | Retailers - other | MK40 1LQ |
| King kebab | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-08-13 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | MK40 2RF |
| Harko Oriental | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK40 1LG |
| La Pinata | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK40 3JG |
| Le Raj & Minhaj | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Other catering premises | MK40 2RF |
| Isi Afro Caribbean Foods | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-05 | Retailers - other | MK40 1DN |
| Bird of Prey Centre | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-25 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK45 3DT |
| Rodo Bar & Lounge | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK40 2AH |
| Bunyan Free Meeting Church | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-03 | Other catering premises | MK40 3EU |
| Caffee Amore | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK40 1PW |
| Flying Pizza | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-11 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | MK40 1DA |
| Nisa Local - Kempston Food & Wine | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-03 | Retailers - other | MK42 8BB |
| Cafe Mar-Chelles | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-06 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK42 8BP |
| Bedford local | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-04-25 | Retailers - other | MK42 0NT |
| The Cottage Bakery | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-03-26 | Retailers - other | MK42 0NT |
| Bedford fresh fish & seafoods | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-09-10 | Retailers - other | MK40 1LR |
| AL Rayyan Grocery | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-08-01 | Retailers - other | MK40 1RB |
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Questions about Bedford
How many food businesses in Bedford are rated 5 (very good)?
1,237 of 1,642 food businesses in Bedford (75.3%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-09-24.
Which food businesses in Bedford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
18 food businesses in Bedford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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