The Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
The Shoulder of Mutton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 7 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: Lower Weald To Calverton Road, Calverton, MK19 6ED
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Shoulder of Mutton 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% | ← The Shoulder of Mutton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Questions about The Shoulder of Mutton
What is The Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
The Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Shoulder of Mutton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
The Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
How does The Shoulder of Mutton 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 The Shoulder of Mutton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Shoulder of Mutton 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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