Thurleigh Playing Fields Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bedford
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Thurleigh Playing Fields Club Keysoe Road, Thurleigh, MK44 2DZ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Thurleigh Playing Fields Club 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% | ← Thurleigh Playing Fields Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thurleigh Playing Fields Club 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 Thurleigh Playing Fields Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurleigh sports and social club Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| DR WAKDE'S Natural Health Care Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| NET. Padel Club Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morgan Pell Meats Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| OCS at British Car Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| PalmerSport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Thurleigh Playing Fields Club
What is Thurleigh Playing Fields Club's food hygiene rating?
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 4 January 2018.
Is Thurleigh Playing Fields Club 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thurleigh Playing Fields Club last inspected?
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club was last inspected on 4 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Thurleigh Playing Fields Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thurleigh Playing Fields Club compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Thurleigh Playing Fields Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Thurleigh Playing Fields Club 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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