The Cock Public House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Cock Public House is a other catering premises located at The Cock, High Street, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7NJ, in the Bedford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 June 2025, 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. 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. 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
Other catering premises
Address
The Cock, High Street, Pavenham, Bedford
Postcode
MK43 7NJ
Local Authority
Bedford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1493938

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Cock Public House?

The Cock Public House 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 other catering premises?

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 Cock Public House last inspected?

The Cock Public House was last inspected on 2025-06-03. 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 Cock Public House located?

The Cock Public House is located at The Cock, High Street, Pavenham, Bedford , MK43 7NJ, in the Bedford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK43 postcode area.