Beef King Dunstable food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Beef King Dunstable 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: 161 High Street North, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1JW
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Beef King Dunstable 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% | ← Beef King Dunstable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Beef King Dunstable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costworth Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Fast & Fresh Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cookies & Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2021 |
| Ace Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Efes BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Dunstable Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Beef King Dunstable
What is Beef King Dunstable's food hygiene rating?
Beef King Dunstable has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Beef King Dunstable 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 Beef King Dunstable last inspected?
Beef King Dunstable was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Beef King Dunstable 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 Beef King Dunstable is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Beef King Dunstable 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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