The Cock Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
The Cock Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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 Cock High Street, Pavenham, MK43 7NJ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Cock Public House 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 Cock Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cock Public House 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 Cock Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutcellars Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Pavenham Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Royal George Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| The Bedford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Oakley Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Oakley Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cock Public House
What is The Cock Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Cock Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 3 June 2025.
Is The Cock Public House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cock Public House last inspected?
The Cock Public House was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Cock Public House?
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 Cock Public House compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Cock Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Cock Public House 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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