1,709 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 75.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Central Bedfordshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,709 registered food businesses for Central Bedfordshire. Of these, 1,534 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard's Dunstable / Mother Hubbards Foods | LU5 4DW | 0 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Rahman Family Halal Butchers | LU5 5ES | 0 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| The Musgrave Arms | SG5 3LX | 0 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| China Express | SG19 1LA | 1 | Sep 08, 2026 |
| Flootes | MK17 9PZ | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Lambden's of Woburn | MK17 9PZ | 1 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Phoenix | LU5 5ES | 1 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| TGF Pizza | SG18 8AT | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| The Chequers | LU3 3PS | 1 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| The French Horn | MK45 5AT | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| The Froth 'n' Elbow | LU6 3SJ | 1 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| The White Horse | LU6 2DG | 1 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| UK Sala Ltd | LU6 3SN | 1 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Blunham Pizza | MK44 3NL | 2 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Cafe & Smoothies Bar | LU5 5ES | 2 | Sep 02, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,165 food businesses in Central Bedfordshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Central Bedfordshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.