Food Hygiene Ratings in Milton Keynes

2,506 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.1% rated "very good".

2,506
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
15
Rated 0 or 1
78.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.1%1,778
Good15.2%346
Satisfactory4.8%109
Improvement Needed1.3%29
Major Improvement0.6%14
Urgent Improvement0.0%1

Business types

Other catering premises57322.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen54421.7%
Retailers - other36514.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop27911.1%
Caring Premises1887.5%
Mobile caterer1716.8%
School/college/university1546.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1164.6%

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.

The source snapshot contains 2,506 registered food businesses for Milton Keynes. Of these, 2,277 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Lahori VibesMK11 1AT0Mar 23, 2026
Al Fairoz also trading as Chicken & Pizza ZoneMK6 4JH1Mar 12, 2026
Dubai Shisha LoungeMK3 5NA1Jul 29, 2025
Indian Ricepot also trading as Chick N WingzMK6 5BZ1Nov 28, 2025
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
Sirajco Mini MarketMK14 7AF1Aug 28, 2024
SRDS Tamil Cuisine Catering LtdMK6 1LE1Jun 03, 2026
Testimony Catering ServicesMK6 2BE1Jun 16, 2026
The Three TreesMK3 5JB1Jan 16, 2026
VS service stationMK12 5NG1Dec 06, 2024

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,778 food businesses in Milton Keynes with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.1% 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