Fordham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Fordham Arms 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 19 August 2021, more than 4 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: The Fordham Arms Templars Way, Sharnbrook, MK44 1PX
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Fordham Arms 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% | ← Fordham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fordham Arms 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 Fordham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2025 |
| Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Sharnbrook Deli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Ready Steady Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Sharnbrook House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Oakhouse Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
Questions about Fordham Arms
What is Fordham Arms's food hygiene rating?
Fordham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 19 August 2021.
Is Fordham Arms 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 Fordham Arms last inspected?
Fordham Arms was last inspected on 19 August 2021, more than 4 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 Fordham Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Fordham Arms compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Fordham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Fordham Arms 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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