Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Newton Leys Pavilion, Furzey Way, Newton Leys, MK3 5SP
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys 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% | ← Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys 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 Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Great Gelato - Ice Cream Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Bletchley Montessori and Day care Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Enigma Catering Company Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bishop Parker RC School (St Pauls School) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Crosslinks Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys
What is Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys's food hygiene rating?
Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys last inspected?
Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys?
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 Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys 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 Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Buttons Pre-School Newton Leys 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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