Bedford has 951 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 77% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, importers/exporters establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Bedford.
58 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
20 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 441 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| St Neots | 226 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Kempston | 194 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Wixams | 40 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Wootton | 30 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Sharnbrook | 28 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
There are currently 951 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bedford, out of 631,278 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bedford, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 77% 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 10 June 2026.