What is the average food hygiene rating in MK40?

The average food hygiene rating in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford is 4.57 out of 5, across 422 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in MK40 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

299 food businesses in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.9% of the 422 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

How many food businesses in MK40 have a low hygiene rating?

9 food businesses in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this MK40 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the MK40 postcode area of Bedford (465 establishments on record, 422 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in MK40

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.57/5, with 70.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 465 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

MK40 (Bedford) has 299 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 422 rated premises (70.9%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

Rating distribution in MK40

5★ Very Good

299 (70.9%)

4★ Good

74 (17.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

40 (9.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 26 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in MK40: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in MK40?: The average food hygiene rating in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford is 4.57 out of 5, across 422 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in MK40 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 299 food businesses in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.9% of the 422 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.
How many food businesses in MK40 have a low hygiene rating?: 9 food businesses in the MK40 postcode area of Bedford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this MK40 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the MK40 postcode area of Bedford (465 establishments on record, 422 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in MK40

Lidl Food StoresRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 5-9 St Peters Street, Bedford · MK40 2PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Rice Thai RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 41 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford · MK40 3JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Tasty ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 Ford End Road, Bedford · MK40 4JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Charcoal grillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 75-77 Tavistock Street, Bedford · MK40 2RR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Cater for occasionsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford · MK40 3QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Chicken GeorgeOther catering premises · 117 Tavistock Street, Bedford · MK40 2RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
La RondineManufacturers/packers · 12 Queen Street, Bedford · MK40 2HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
The Embankment HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 6 The Embankment, Bedford · MK40 3PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Oasis HouseCaring Premises · Oasis House, 20 Linden Road, Bedford · MK40 2DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
The FlowerpotPub/bar/nightclub · The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock Street, Bedford · MK40 2RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Three Rooms Fine Indian DiningRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Kimbolton Road, Bedford · MK40 2NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
The Nazar LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 High Street, Bedford · MK40 1RN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 April 2026

Places needing improvement in MK40

Bedford Pizza & Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 87 Midland Road, Bedford · MK40 1BY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2024
AL Rayyan GroceryRetailers - other · 31 Commercial Road, Bedford · MK40 1RB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2024
Bunyan Free Meeting ChurchOther catering premises · Bunyan Meeting Free Church And John Bunyan Museum, Mill Street, Bedford · MK40 3EU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Caffee AmoreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 Midland Road, Bedford · MK40 1PW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 November 2025
Flying PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 113 Midland Road, Bedford · MK40 1DA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025
Bedford fresh fish & seafoodsRetailers - other · 1 Thurlow Street, Bedford · MK40 1LR
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2024
Howard StoreRetailers - other · 24 Howard Avenue, Bedford · MK40 4EB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 August 2024
7 Days Bedford LtdRetailers - other · 76 Midland Road, Bedford · MK40 1QH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 465 real Food Standards Agency records for the MK40 postcode area, of which 422 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.