Head Start Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Head Start Nursery 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
The rating dates from 1 February 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: Community Centre, Willen Road, Milton Keynes Village, MK10 9AF
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Head Start Nursery 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% | ← Head Start Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Head Start Nursery 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 Head Start Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Broughton & MK Parish Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Chipmonks Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| 3stax Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Broughton Fields Primary School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Baxter Storey/Ball Corporation Milton Keynes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cakes N Bakes By Sana Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Head Start Nursery
What is Head Start Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Head Start Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 1 February 2016.
Is Head Start Nursery 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 Head Start Nursery last inspected?
Head Start Nursery was last inspected on 1 February 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 Head Start Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Head Start Nursery 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 Head Start Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Head Start Nursery 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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