Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
Charcoal Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 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: 129 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8HD
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Charcoal Grill 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% | ← Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charcoal Grill 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 Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Apollonia Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coachmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Market Hill Greengrocers Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Cedars Primary School (Dolce Ltd) School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| East Ocean Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Castlemead Court Care Home Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Charcoal Grill
What is Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Charcoal Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months 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 Charcoal Grill?
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 Charcoal Grill 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 Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Charcoal Grill 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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