The Stables food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The Stables 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
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, MK17 8LU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Stables 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 Stables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Doms Doorsteps Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Chinese Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Givaudan UK (Wilson Vale Catering) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Stables
What is The Stables's food hygiene rating?
The Stables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Stables 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 Stables last inspected?
The Stables was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
How does The Stables 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 Stables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Stables 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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