Food hygiene ratings in Central Bedfordshire
Our data holds 1,714 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire, rated between 2003-07-11 and 2026-08-14. 67.1% (1,150) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 26 (1.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Central Bedfordshire 222nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Central Bedfordshire
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,150 | 67.1% |
| 4 (good) | 255 | 14.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 89 | 5.2% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 15 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.5% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 140 | 8.2% |
| Exempt | 54 | 3.2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 | 70.2% |
| Retailers - other | 240 | 46.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 | 63.7% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 | 64.2% |
| Other catering premises | 176 | 63.1% |
| Caring Premises | 154 | 80.5% |
| School/college/university | 142 | 84.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 125 | 67.2% |
Food businesses rated per month in Central Bedfordshire
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Central Bedfordshire
The 20 most recent of 26. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blunham Pizza | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | MK44 3NL |
| The Fir Tree Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-10 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | MK17 8SY |
| Karahi Kitchen | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-06 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU6 1DA |
| Flootes | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | MK17 9PZ |
| The Musgrave Arms | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG5 3LX |
| Rahman Family Halal Butchers | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-24 | Retailers - other | LU5 5ES |
| The French Horn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-18 | Pub/bar/nightclub | MK45 5AT |
| Phoenix | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-13 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU5 5ES |
| Just Baked with The Little Brownie Company | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK43 0NL |
| The Old Red Lion | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-11 | Pub/bar/nightclub | LU5 6JR |
| Lambden's of Woburn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | MK17 9PZ |
| The Wheatsheaf | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | LU6 1LH |
| TGF Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-13 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SG18 8AT |
| Turkish Charcoal Grill | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-19 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU5 5ES |
| The Rose & Crown | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-05 | Pub/bar/nightclub | MK43 0TY |
| The Chequers | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-03 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG5 4NX |
| Cafe & Smoothies Bar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU5 5ES |
| Peking House | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-28 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU5 6BP |
| MUSA Halal Supermarket Ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-05 | Retailers - other | LU5 4ET |
| The Cross Keys | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-05 | Pub/bar/nightclub | LU6 2DA |
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Questions about Central Bedfordshire
How many food businesses in Central Bedfordshire are rated 5 (very good)?
1,150 of 1,714 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire (67.1%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-14.
Which food businesses in Central Bedfordshire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
26 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire 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.
How up to date is this Central Bedfordshire data?
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