The Compasses

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Compasses is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 44 High Street, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5DD, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
44 High Street, Greenfield, Bedfordshire
Postcode
MK45 5DD
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1173204

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Compasses?

The Compasses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Central Bedfordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

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 The Compasses last inspected?

The Compasses was last inspected on 2026-01-14. 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 The Compasses located?

The Compasses is located at 44 High Street, Greenfield, Bedfordshire , MK45 5DD, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK45 postcode area.