Houghton Regis has 85 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
85% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 76% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 10 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Houghton Regis.
10 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
7 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 1,378 | 4.4/5 | 62% |
| Dunstable | 206 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Leighton Buzzard | 206 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Biggleswade | 140 | 4.5/5 | 63% |
| Sandy | 74 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Flitwick | 59 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 85 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Houghton Regis, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Houghton Regis, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 76% of rated businesses in Houghton Regis hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Houghton Regis are carried out by Central Bedfordshire. 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 Houghton Regis was last updated on 14 May 2026.