East Counties · 1,650 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
22 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 45 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 289 of 362 for time to first published rating →
Explore Bedford interactively →■ opened ■ closed (last 12 months)
111 days median · 123 days average
across 529 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 289 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Opened | The CLUB | MK42 6BA |
| 2026-07-07 | Opened | V&K Signature Catering | |
| 2026-07-07 | Closed | Really Awesome Coffee - Bedford | |
| 2026-07-07 | Closed | Sara’s Kitchen | |
| 2026-07-07 | Opened | 3 b1g events | |
| 2026-07-07 | Opened | Foragers Rest | |
| 2026-07-07 | Opened | JSO Trading Ltd | MK43 8TS |
| 2026-07-07 | Closed | Helen's Greek Kitchen | MK40 3JR |
How does Bedford's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Bedford? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Bedford this year?
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