Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Milton Keynes
Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: Swallow House, Timbold Drive, Kents Hill Park, MK7 6ZW
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) 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% | ← Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) 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 Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Big Rock Climbing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| C&D Brothers Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow)
What is Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow)'s food hygiene rating?
Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) last inspected?
Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) 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 Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) 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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