Pilgrims Progress food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Pilgrims Progress 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 9 December 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: 42 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QB
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Pilgrims Progress among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Pilgrims Progress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Pilgrims Progress 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 Pilgrims Progress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Food Center Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Broadway Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Al Fairoz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Bedford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| BF Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Pilgrims Progress
What is Pilgrims Progress's food hygiene rating?
Pilgrims Progress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Pilgrims Progress 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 Pilgrims Progress last inspected?
Pilgrims Progress was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months 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 Pilgrims Progress?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilgrims Progress compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Pilgrims Progress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Pilgrims Progress 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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