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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bedford
In Bedford, 81.5% of 1,473 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.73/5. These figures cover 1,662 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Bedford has 1,201 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,473 rated premises (81.5%). 21 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.
Rating distribution in Bedford
Plus 141 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 141 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Bedford
Top-rated places in Bedford
- Aspens Services Ltd at Bedford Road Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford · MK42 8QH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- BPHACaring Premises · Sir William Harpur House, Clyde Crescent, Bedford · MK41 7FB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Nouvita Healthcare LimitedCaring Premises · Bedford5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Tasty ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 Ford End Road, Bedford · MK40 4JA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Charcoal grillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 75-77 Tavistock Street, Bedford · MK40 2RR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
- Putnoe Woods Pre-SchoolCaring Premises · Bedford Athletic Rugby Club, Wentworth Drive, Bedford · MK41 8QA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Bedford
- Nisa Local - Kempston Food & WineRetailers - other · 74 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · MK42 8BB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
- Bird of Prey CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herring Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford · MK45 3DT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
- The CottageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 206 High Street, Elstow, Bedford · MK42 9XU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2025
- Spices of ParadiseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Magpie Inn, 54 High Street, Harrold, Bedford · MK43 7DA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
- Bedford Pizza & Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 87 Midland Road, Bedford · MK40 1BY1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2024
- Little Acorn CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Royal Oak, 33 High Street, Roxton, Bedford · MK44 3EA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
- Burger and BlissOther catering premises · 71 High Street, Kempston, Bedford · MK42 7BT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2025
- AL Rayyan GroceryRetailers - other · 31 Commercial Road, Bedford · MK40 1RB2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2024
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,662 real Food Standards Agency records for Bedford, of which 1,473 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. 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.