The Musgrave Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Musgrave Arms holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Apsley End Road, Shillington, Bedfordshire, SG5 3LX
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,519 rated places in Central Bedfordshire score this low, about one in 760. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 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% | ← The Musgrave Arms |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Musgrave Arms the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Musgrave Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2025 |
| Disco-licious Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Shillington Lower School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Hexton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2003 |
| Dan's Van Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Raven Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Country Matters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Musgrave Arms
What is The Musgrave Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Musgrave Arms has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Musgrave Arms safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Musgrave Arms last inspected?
The Musgrave Arms was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Musgrave Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Musgrave Arms compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,519 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Musgrave Arms holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Musgrave 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Central Bedfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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