Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: 197 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 1AU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central 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% | ← Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central 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 Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Be At One Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Blossom Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| 5 on it Foundation Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at MK Central Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| ABR Station Xpress Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
Questions about Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central
What is Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central's food hygiene rating?
Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central 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 Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central last inspected?
Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central 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 Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central 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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