Food Hygiene Ratings in Milton Keynes

2,457 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 76.2% rated "very good".

2,457
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
11
Rated 0 or 1
76.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.2%1,708
Good17.3%387
Satisfactory4.9%109
Improvement Needed1.1%25
Major Improvement0.5%11
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen53721.9%
Other catering premises52721.4%
Retailers - other36414.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop27511.2%
Caring Premises1927.8%
Mobile caterer1696.9%
School/college/university1536.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub1204.9%

Food hygiene ratings in Milton Keynes are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Milton Keynes currently has 2,457 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,240 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 11 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Biryani in a BoxMK10 7FA1Nov 06, 2025
ChickNwingzMK6 5BZ1Nov 28, 2025
Dinajpur Indian RestaurantMK2 2BQ1Jan 07, 2026
Dubai Shisha LoungeMK3 5NA1Jul 29, 2025
Efie Eduane LtdMK4 1Dec 11, 2024
KokoroMK10 0AH1Jan 09, 2026
LK Off LicenceMK14 7AE1Mar 12, 2025
Morleys MK LtdMK12 5JQ1Nov 13, 2025
Scots Sports and Social ClubMK3 5BX1Apr 25, 2025
Sirajco Mini MarketMK14 7AF1Aug 28, 2024
VS service stationMK12 5NG1Dec 06, 2024
4ster's TreatsMK8 2Feb 17, 2025
Almighty ChefMK3 2Dec 05, 2024
B & K NewsMK14 7AH2Jul 30, 2024
Costa CoffeeMK14 6NL2Oct 22, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Milton Keynes have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,708 food businesses in Milton Keynes with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Milton Keynes?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Milton Keynes?+

Inspection frequency in Milton Keynes depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies