The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
The Nags Head 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 30 High Street, Great Linford, MK14 5AX
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Nags Head 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 Nags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fridge, The Little Bookshop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Briary Barn Catering (ITAS Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aristo-Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Brooksward School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Nags Head 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 Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
How does The Nags Head 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 Nags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Nags Head 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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