Food Safety in Great Barford
124 establishments rated · 82.26% with 5 stars
Great Barford (MK44) is home to 124 rated food establishments in the Bedford area of Bedford. An impressive 82.26% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Great Barford vs Bedford Average
% of establishments with given rating · Bedford average across 1,629 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Great Barford
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Cross Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · MK44 3JD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Ravensden CE Primary Academy Caring Premises · MK44 2RW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Ride Leisure Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · MK44 3AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises · MK44 2DS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Bedford Girls School Harpur Trust School/college/university · MK44 3TT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Londis Retailers - other · MK44 1DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Fordham Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · MK44 1PX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises · MK44 1HB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Caring Premises · MK44 1LQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Thurleigh sports and social club Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · MK44 2DZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Nov 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Great Barford
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Little Acorn Cafe MK44 3EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 Feb 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO