Auction Room Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Auction Room Ltd 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 27 July 2016, more than 9 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: 1 Duke Street, Bedford, MK40 3HR
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Auction Room Ltd 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% | ← Auction Room Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Auction Room Ltd 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 Auction Room Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Carumbar UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bedford Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Caffe Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 5Akhis bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| BB Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Amici Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Astons Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
Questions about Auction Room Ltd
What is Auction Room Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Auction Room Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 27 July 2016.
Is Auction Room Ltd 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 Auction Room Ltd last inspected?
Auction Room Ltd was last inspected on 27 July 2016, more than 9 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 Auction Room Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Auction Room Ltd compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Auction Room Ltd holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Auction Room Ltd 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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