Marston Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
Marston Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0PW
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Marston Club sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Marston Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Marston Club 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 Marston Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Moreteyne VC School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Ingle & Caves Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Moreteyne Manor Country Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Marston KSP Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2021 |
| Marston Mega Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Shellbe's Bites & Delights Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Marston Club
What is Marston Club's food hygiene rating?
Marston Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Marston Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marston Club last inspected?
Marston Club was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Marston Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marston Club compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Marston Club holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Marston Club 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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