📍 8 areas · 1,629 establishments
Food Safety in Bedford
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Bedford has 1,629 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 73.6% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
73.6%
5-Star Rated
1,209 places
84.41%
4 or 5 Stars
0.37%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,209
82%
4174
12%
3
78
2
14
1
6
0
0
🏆 Safest Areas in Bedford
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higham Ferrers NN10 | 4.8 | 86.55% | 290 |
| 2 | De Parys MK41 | 4.8 | 85.44% | 158 |
| 3 | Great Barford MK44 | 4.8 | 82.26% | 124 |
| 4 | Harrold NN29 | 4.7 | 79.61% | 103 |
| 5 | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine MK45 | 4.7 | 79.15% | 259 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Neots East PE19 | 4.6 | 73.57% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Cauldwell MK42 | 4.6 | 77.86% | 1.11% |
| 3 | Queens Park MK40 | 4.6 | 71.22% | 0.24% |
| 4 | Harrold NN29 | 4.7 | 79.61% | 0% |
| 5 | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine MK45 | 4.7 | 79.15% | 0.77% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Bedford
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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