The Albion Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Albion Arms 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Albion, 36 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, MK45 2JT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Albion Arms sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← The Albion Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Albion Arms 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 Albion Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donatello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Fratelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Alameda Middle School School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Firs Lower School School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Ampthill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Caterplus Ltd Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Albion Arms
What is The Albion Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Albion Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 1 October 2024.
Is The Albion Arms 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 Albion Arms last inspected?
The Albion Arms was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Albion Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Albion Arms 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 The Albion Arms holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Albion Arms 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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