The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Nags Head 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 9 September 2024, 22 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: 1 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1HX
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Nags Head 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 Nags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe Nostalgia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Archie's Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Dunstable Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Cool Shisha & Vape Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 9 September 2024.
Is The Nags Head 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 Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 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 Nags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Nags Head 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 Nags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Nags Head 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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