Astons, Bedford
Astons is a pub at 32 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1SP. Astons's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford council on 20 October 2021.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 4 years ago - Address
- 32 High Street
Bedford
MK40 1SP - Council
- Bedford
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Astons’s food hygiene rating
Astons's rating is 4 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked Astons's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Astons
- Awaiting inspectionThe Standard10 m
- 4Vogue30 m
- 5The Rose30 m
- Awaiting inspectionRY Ours50 m
- 5Hide Bar50 m
- 5The Cross Keys60 m
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Questions about Astons
What is the food hygiene rating at Astons?
Astons's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford council on 20 October 2021. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Astons?
Astons is at 32 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1SP, in Bedford. Bedford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Standard, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near Astons?
The closest pubs and bars to Astons are The Standard (10 m), Vogue (30 m) and The Rose (30 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Astons's hygiene rating up to date?
Astons's rating is 4 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Astons on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bedford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.