The Falcon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
The Falcon Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Falcon Inn was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Bedford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: The Falcon Inn Rushden Road, Bletsoe, MK44 1QN
How this rating has changed
The Falcon Inn has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 15 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Falcon Inn sits behind roughly 1,228 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,228 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ← The Falcon Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Falcon Inn 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 The Falcon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2018 |
| Oakhouse Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| Sustainable Sauces Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon Inn
What is The Falcon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 15 July 2026.
Is The Falcon Inn 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 The Falcon Inn last inspected?
The Falcon Inn was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 The Falcon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Falcon Inn compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while The Falcon Inn holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Falcon Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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