The Buckingham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Buckingham Arms 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 27 September 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: 92 Old Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Buckingham Arms 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 Buckingham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buckingham 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 Buckingham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linslade Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Linslade Lower School School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Eagle Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Indian Ocean Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Kebab Ye Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Canal St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Licketylips / Charlie Browns Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Amanda Nolan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Buckingham Arms
What is The Buckingham Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Buckingham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Buckingham Arms 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 Buckingham Arms last inspected?
The Buckingham Arms was last inspected on 27 September 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 Buckingham Arms?
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 Buckingham 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, and The Buckingham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Buckingham 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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