The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 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: Great Linford Lakes, Wolverton Road, Great Linford, MK14 5AH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop 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 The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Community Fridge, The Little Bookshop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop
What is The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop last inspected?
The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Dog Retreat Coffee Shop 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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