Blunham Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Blunham Pizza holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Blunham Pizza was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: 51 High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NL
How this rating has changed
Blunham Pizza has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 4 2 | 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 Central Bedfordshire
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,520 rated places in Central Bedfordshire score this low, about one in 101. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,150 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Blunham Pizza | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Blunham Pizza the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blunham Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Donne C of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blunham Village Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 August 2024 |
| Sunray @ the Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Tempsford Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| OCS Food Co @ DS Smith - Blunham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Pack Store Plus Ltd t/a The Secret Farm Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Highfield Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2009 |
Questions about Blunham Pizza
What is Blunham Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Blunham Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Blunham Pizza safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Blunham Pizza last inspected?
Blunham Pizza was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 Blunham Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blunham Pizza compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Blunham Pizza holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Blunham Pizza 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Central Bedfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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