Harry Brown Butchers
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Harry Brown Butchers is a retailers - other located at 108 High Street, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BH, in the Bedford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bedford oversees 1,663 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bedford is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Harry Brown Butchers?
Harry Brown Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bedford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Harry Brown Butchers last inspected?
Harry Brown Butchers was last inspected on 2025-11-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Harry Brown Butchers located?
Harry Brown Butchers is located at 108 High Street, Harrold, Bedford , MK43 7BH, in the Bedford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK43 postcode area.