The Burnt Oak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The Burnt Oak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Burnt Oak was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7HH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Burnt Oak 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 Burnt Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Burnt Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Haslett Primary School (Aspen Contract Services) School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bluebirds Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
| 360 Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Buttons Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
Questions about The Burnt Oak
What is The Burnt Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Burnt Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Burnt Oak 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Burnt Oak last inspected?
The Burnt Oak was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
How does The Burnt Oak 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 Burnt Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Burnt Oak 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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