Noble Rot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Noble Rot 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 29 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 56 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RD
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Noble Rot sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Noble Rot | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 Noble Rot 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 Noble Rot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biryano / Pepper Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bedford Booze Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cake Inn Bedford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| 3 St Peters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Noble Rot
What is Noble Rot's food hygiene rating?
Noble Rot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 29 March 2018.
Is Noble Rot 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 Noble Rot last inspected?
Noble Rot was last inspected on 29 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Noble Rot?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Noble Rot compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Noble Rot holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Noble Rot 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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