Spinney Lodge Farm B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Milton Keynes
Spinney Lodge Farm B & B holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 March 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Forest Road, Hanslope, MK19 7DE
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Spinney Lodge Farm B & B sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← Spinney Lodge Farm B & B | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spinney Lodge Farm B & B 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 Spinney Lodge Farm B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanslope 326 Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Hanslope Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Watts Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Hanslope Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Crispy Duck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Hanslope Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2016 |
| Hanslope News Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Spinney Lodge Farm B & B
What is Spinney Lodge Farm B & B's food hygiene rating?
Spinney Lodge Farm B & B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 14 March 2016.
Is Spinney Lodge Farm B & B safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spinney Lodge Farm B & B last inspected?
Spinney Lodge Farm B & B was last inspected on 14 March 2016, more than 10 years 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 Spinney Lodge Farm B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spinney Lodge Farm B & B compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Spinney Lodge Farm B & B holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Spinney Lodge Farm B & B 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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