Major Improvement Necessary
The Cottage
206 High Street, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XU
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Inspected 4 November 2025 (3 months ago)
Bedford
About This Establishment
The Cottage is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located in Bedford. It received a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 ("Major Improvement Necessary") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 3 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bedford.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene10
Minor improvements suggested
Structural10
Minor improvements suggested
Confidence in Management20
Major improvements required
What does a 1-star rating mean?
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Location
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