📍 8 areas · 1,678 establishments
Food Safety in Bedford
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 July 2026
Bedford has 1,678 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 72.29% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
72.29%
5-Star Rated
1,213 places
82.72%
4 or 5 Stars
0.42%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,213
82%
4175
12%
3
78
2
14
1
7
0
0
🏆 Safest Areas in Bedford
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
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⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
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🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Bedford
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spices of Paradise MK43 7DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bedford | 28 Apr 2026 |
The Cottage MK42 9XU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bedford | 4 Nov 2025 |
Nisa Local - Kempston Food & Wine MK42 8BB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Bedford | 3 Sept 2025 |
Bird of Prey Centre MK45 3DT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bedford | 25 Mar 2026 |
Bedford Pizza & Kebab House MK40 1BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bedford | 28 Aug 2024 |
Burger and Bliss MK42 7BT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Other catering premises | Bedford | 24 Jun 2025 |
Little Acorn Cafe MK44 3EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bedford | 26 Feb 2026 |
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