Colworth Science Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bedford
Colworth Science Park 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: Colworth House Colworth Estate, Sharnbrook, MK44 1LQ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Colworth Science Park 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% | ← Colworth Science Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Colworth Science Park 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 Colworth Science Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colworth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Caterlink @ Sharnbrook Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Sharnbrook House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Sharnbrook Deli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
Questions about Colworth Science Park
What is Colworth Science Park's food hygiene rating?
Colworth Science Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Colworth Science Park 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 Colworth Science Park last inspected?
Colworth Science Park was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Colworth Science Park?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colworth Science Park compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Colworth Science Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Colworth Science Park 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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