What is the average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,517 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Central Bedfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.3% of rated premises in Central Bedfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Central Bedfordshire 231 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

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

1,143 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.3% of the 1,517 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Central Bedfordshire have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Central Bedfordshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Central Bedfordshire (1,712 establishments on record, 1,517 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 Central Bedfordshire

In Central Bedfordshire, 75.3% of 1,517 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.65/5. These figures cover 1,712 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Central Bedfordshire has 1,143 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,517 rated premises (75.3%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

5★ share: 75.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.4 pp
National rank: 231 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Central Bedfordshire

5★ Very Good

1,143 (75.3%)

4★ Good

262 (17.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

81 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

19 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 141 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 141 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Central Bedfordshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,517 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Central Bedfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.3% of rated premises in Central Bedfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Central Bedfordshire 231 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Central Bedfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,143 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.3% of the 1,517 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Central Bedfordshire have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Central Bedfordshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Central Bedfordshire (1,712 establishments on record, 1,517 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 Central Bedfordshire

Coffee and CakesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockgrove Country Park, Brickhill Road, Heath And Reach, Beds · LU7 0BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lebanese GrillOther catering premises · LU6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Friars Lodge Residential HomeCaring Premises · Friars Lodge, 18-20 Priory Road, Dunstable · LU5 4HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Janes Care HomesCaring Premises · Tudor House, 76 West Street, Dunstable, Beds · LU6 1NX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Ideal Care HomesCaring Premises · Thorn Springs Care Home, Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable · LU5 6TW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Peking HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 102 High Street, Stotfold, Hitchin · SG5 4LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Priory AcademySchool/college/university · Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire · LU5 4JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Spice LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 126 Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Beds · SG18 9NX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fulbrook Middle SchoolSchool/college/university · Weathercock Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes · MK17 8NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
The Turkish TasteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Hillborough Crescent, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Beds · LU5 5NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
The Highwayman HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · London Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire · LU6 3DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Yum-Yum-CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 27-29 West Street, Dunstable · LU6 1SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Central Bedfordshire

The Musgrave ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Apsley End Road, Shillington, Bedfordshire · SG5 3LX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Rahman Family Halal ButchersRetailers - other · 2 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Beds · LU5 5ES
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
Lambden's of WoburnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15-16 Market Place, Woburn, Beds · MK17 9PZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2026
FlootesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes · MK17 9PZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Baan ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 83 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford · MK45 4LL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
Mama RosaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 North Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire · LU7 1EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
The Froth 'n' ElbowPub/bar/nightclub · 183 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire · LU6 3SJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2025
The French HornPub/bar/nightclub · Rectory Road, Steppingley, Bedfordshire · MK45 5AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026

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 1,712 real Food Standards Agency records for Central Bedfordshire, of which 1,517 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.