The Crown at Willington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
The Crown at Willington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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 Crown 17 Station Road, Willington, MK44 3QH
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Crown at Willington among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ← The Crown at Willington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Crown at Willington 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 Crown at Willington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Danish Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| KV Kinkky Vodka Mobile caterer | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Cople Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cople Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2023 |
| Southall Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Moggerhanger Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Aspens at Great Barford Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Great Barford fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Crown at Willington
What is The Crown at Willington's food hygiene rating?
The Crown at Willington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Crown at Willington safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown at Willington last inspected?
The Crown at Willington was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 The Crown at Willington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown at Willington compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown at Willington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Crown at Willington 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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