Food Hygiene Ratings in Milton Keynes

2,550 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 77.5% rated "very good".

2,550
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
10
Rated 0 or 1
77.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.5%1,798
Good15.6%361
Satisfactory5.2%121
Improvement Needed1.3%30
Major Improvement0.3%8
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Other catering premises60323.6%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen55121.6%
Retailers - other37614.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop28111.0%
Caring Premises1897.4%
Mobile caterer1726.7%
School/college/university1505.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub1164.5%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,550 registered food businesses for Milton Keynes. Of these, 2,320 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Dubai Shisha LoungeMK3 5NA0Jun 30, 2026
Lahori VibesMK11 1AT0Mar 23, 2026
Al Fairoz also trading as Chicken & Pizza ZoneMK6 4JH1Mar 12, 2026
Kumerica African Cuisine & Takeaway JointMK2 2RU1Mar 26, 2026
LK Off LicenceMK14 7AE1Mar 12, 2025
Melrose Mini MarketMK3 6PB1Apr 14, 2026
Morleys MK LtdMK12 5JQ1Nov 13, 2025
Old ChinaMK14 5QD1Mar 19, 2026
Simpsons ChickenMK3 7DP1Mar 18, 2026
VS service stationMK12 5NG1Dec 06, 2024
4ster's TreatsMK8 2Feb 17, 2025
Akasaka Korean and Japanese RestaurantMK9 2EA2Jul 30, 2026
Big Boyz PizzaMK13 0BT2Mar 26, 2026
CapadociaMK16 8HN2May 07, 2026
Deens Fish and Kebab Neath HillMK14 6JY2Apr 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,798 food businesses in Milton Keynes with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.5% 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