Food Hygiene Ratings in Central Bedfordshire
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
84.4%
Total Inspected
1,665
Need Improvement
259
4seasons
SG18 8JN
8 Within
LU6 2AA
A Good Egg
MK45 4SD
A PIZZA THIS
MK43 0EW
A Taste of China
LU6 1JW
A&K's Caribbean Twist
LU5 6DS
A5 Food & Wine
LU6 3HR
Abbas Curry Lounge
LU6 1HX
ABH Bismillah Mobile Foods
MK45 4NA
Ace Chicken
LU6 1LS
Acre Wood Day Nursery
SG15 6RH
Addys Chopz Ltd
MK43 0EA
Adrianna's homemade cake
No Postcode
AGZkitchen
No Postcode
AJ Investments Ltd - Village Stores
SG16 6BS
Alameda Middle School
MK45 2QR
Aldi
SG18 8AY
Aldi
LU5 4RP
Aldi
LU7 1ER
Aldi Stores Ltd
MK45 1GX
Aldi Stores Ltd
LU7 4EG
All Saints Academy
LU5 5AB
All Saints Coffee Shop
LU7 1AE
All Saints View Reablement Unit
LU5 5LG
Allison House Older Persons Home
SG19 1NE
Amalfi Ristorante
MK45 2GZ
Amanda Nolan
LU7 2NN
Ameera's Kitchen
MK45 2NB
Amici
LU6 1SA
Amici Coffee Drive Thru
SG19 1NA
Amore Bakery Cafe
LU7 1HJ
Amore Desserts
LU7 1HJ
Amore Pizzeria lb Ltd
LU7 1HJ
Ampthill & District Rugby Union Football Club
MK45 2HX
Ampthill Bowls Club
MK45 2PJ
Ampthill Fish Bar
MK45 2NG
Ampthill Market (closed)
MK45 2LU
Ampthill Tandoori
MK45 2NG
Anca's Kitchen
LU7 2RJ
Anchalee's Kitchen
No Postcode
Angel Convenience Store
LU6 3DH
Animal Edge - catering
MK45 2HZ
Annmaries
LU1 4EQ
APF Activity Camps
MK45 4JZ
Applegreen Biggleswade
SG18 8PL
Applegreen Biggleswade Greggs
SG18 8PL
Archie's
LU5 4RH
Ardley Hill Academy
LU6 3NZ
Aristo Tots Nursery School
LU7 1FD
Arlesey Fish & Chips
SG15 6RA
💡 Food Safety Fact
Awaiting Inspection: This means the business is newly opened or has recently changed ownership and has not yet undergone its first inspection.
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in Central Bedfordshire
Q: How safe are food businesses in Central Bedfordshire?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 84.4% of food establishments in Central Bedfordshire have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in Central Bedfordshire, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.