Nut & Squirrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
Nut & Squirrel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Nut & Squirrel was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, MK4 4DD
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Nut & Squirrel 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% | ← Nut & Squirrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Nut & Squirrel 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 Nut & Squirrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Acorns at Westcroft Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Nut & Squirrel
What is Nut & Squirrel's food hygiene rating?
Nut & Squirrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Nut & Squirrel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nut & Squirrel last inspected?
Nut & Squirrel was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Nut & Squirrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nut & Squirrel 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 Nut & Squirrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Nut & Squirrel 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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