The Bedford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
The Bedford 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 28 October 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: The Bedford Arms 57 High Street, Oakley, MK43 7RH
How it compares in Bedford
That puts The Bedford Arms 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 Bedford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bedford 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 Bedford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Oakley Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Oakley Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| O For Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Pavenham Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about The Bedford Arms
What is The Bedford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bedford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Bedford 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 Bedford Arms last inspected?
The Bedford Arms was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Bedford 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 Bedford Arms compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and The Bedford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects The Bedford 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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