Kings Arms PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Kings Arms PH holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Kings Arms 24 St Marys Street, Bedford, MK42 0AS
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Arms PH sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Kings Arms PH | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kings Arms PH none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Arms PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Blue monk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 5Akhis bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Chicken Master Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Kings Arms PH
What is Kings Arms PH's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms PH has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Kings Arms PH safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Arms PH last inspected?
Kings Arms PH was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Arms PH?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Arms PH compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Arms PH holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Kings Arms PH and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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