Leighton Buzzard has 206 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 18 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Leighton Buzzard.
16 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
10 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% |
| Biggleswade | 140 | 4.5/5 | 63% |
| Houghton Regis | 85 | 4.5/5 | 76% |
| Sandy | 74 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Flitwick | 59 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 206 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Leighton Buzzard, out of 621,445 rated establishments across the UK.
In Leighton Buzzard, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Leighton Buzzard hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard was last updated on 20 May 2026.