The Market Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Market Cross 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 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Market Cross 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 Market Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Market Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Crumbs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Downside Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Market Cross
What is The Market Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Market Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Market Cross 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 Market Cross last inspected?
The Market Cross was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Market Cross 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 Market Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Market Cross 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Market Cross is one of 175 rated food businesses in Dunstable. See every hygiene rating in Dunstable →
Central Bedfordshire inspects and rates 1,709 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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