The Compasses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Compasses 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 14 January 2026, 6 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: 44 High Street, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5DD
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Compasses 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 Compasses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Compasses 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 Compasses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield & Pulloxhill Academy School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Napoli Ice’s Mobile caterer | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Oakley Brothers Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Chubbys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Fordfield Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Kingsmoor Lower School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Dawn Until Dusk Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Emma’s Coffee Box Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about The Compasses
What is The Compasses's food hygiene rating?
The Compasses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Compasses 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 Compasses last inspected?
The Compasses was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Compasses?
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 The Compasses 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 Compasses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Compasses 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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