The Ossory Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Ossory 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 15 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: 9 Arthur Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QG
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Ossory Arms 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 Ossory Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ossory 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 Ossory Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donatello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Fratelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ampthill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ladybird Pre School Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Russell Lower School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Merry Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Caterplus Ltd Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Ossory Arms
What is The Ossory Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Ossory Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 15 July 2025.
Is The Ossory 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 Ossory Arms last inspected?
The Ossory Arms was last inspected on 15 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 The Ossory Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Ossory Arms 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 Ossory Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Ossory 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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