Bedford has 762 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
90% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 74% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 29 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Bedford.
40 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
32 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots | 234 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Kempston | 147 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Podington | 21 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Sharnbrook | 21 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Wixams | 19 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Bromham (Bedford) | 17 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
There are currently 762 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bedford, out of 646,535 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bedford, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 74% of rated businesses in Bedford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Bedford are carried out by Bedford. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Bedford was last updated on 25 July 2026.