The Muntjac food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
The Muntjac holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 12 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Bedford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: The Muntjac 71 High Street, Harrold, MK43 7BJ
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Muntjac sits behind roughly 1,228 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,228 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ← The Muntjac | |
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Muntjac 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 Muntjac, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brown Butchers Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Oakley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Harrold Centre Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Harrold Primary Academy School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Spices of paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Westwood Farm & Nursery Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Carlton Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about The Muntjac
What is The Muntjac's food hygiene rating?
The Muntjac has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Muntjac safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Muntjac last inspected?
The Muntjac was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 12 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 Muntjac?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Muntjac compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while The Muntjac holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Muntjac 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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