Esquires food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Esquires 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 15 April 2016, more than 10 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: 60A Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Esquires 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% | ← Esquires | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Esquires 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 Esquires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bromham Road News Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home Caring Premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Casa Cesare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Cake Inn Bedford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Charcoal grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Esquires
What is Esquires's food hygiene rating?
Esquires has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 15 April 2016.
Is Esquires 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 Esquires last inspected?
Esquires was last inspected on 15 April 2016, more than 10 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 Esquires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esquires compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Esquires holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Esquires 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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