The Highwayman Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Central Bedfordshire
The Highwayman Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Highwayman Hotel was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: London Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3DX
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Highwayman Hotel 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 Highwayman Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highwayman Hotel 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 Highwayman Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Supermarket Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Angel Convenience Store Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Downside Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Ardley Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| A5 Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bizzie Bees Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Highwayman Hotel
What is The Highwayman Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Highwayman Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highwayman Hotel last inspected?
The Highwayman Hotel was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Highwayman Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Highwayman Hotel 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 Highwayman Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Highwayman Hotel 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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