Special Ops food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Special Ops holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hollington Wood, Ekeney House Wood Farm, Newport Road, MK46 5JH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Special Ops among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Special Ops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Special Ops none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Special Ops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell & Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Squirrel Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Acorn Early Years Foundation Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Sherington C of E School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Sherington Pre School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
| Emberton Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Chester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Special Ops
What is Special Ops's food hygiene rating?
Special Ops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Special Ops safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Special Ops last inspected?
Special Ops was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Special Ops?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Special Ops compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Special Ops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Special Ops and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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