The Kings Reach food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Kings Reach 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Potton Road, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 0EL
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Kings Reach among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Kings Reach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Kings Reach 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 Kings Reach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Peake Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Stratton Way Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Oneschool Global UK Biggleswade Campus School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Penrose Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Krafty Shed Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Shortmead House Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Lawnside Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Reach
What is The Kings Reach's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Reach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 8 October 2024.
Is The Kings Reach 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 Kings Reach last inspected?
The Kings Reach was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Reach?
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 Kings Reach compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Reach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Kings Reach 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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