Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Milton Keynes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Milton Keynes ratings →
Address: Milton Keynes General Hospital, Standing Way, Eaglestone, MK6 5LD
How this rating has changed
Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 23 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust among the 1,790 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,790 | 78% | ← Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 354 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 113 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 221 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 Very 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 Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust 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 Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI Saxon Clinic (Medirest Healthcare Compass Group) Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asia Wok Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bridge Academy Central School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Age UK Milton Keynes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Best Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
What is Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's food hygiene rating?
Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust last inspected?
Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 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 Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
78% of the 2,300 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust 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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Watling Ward Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of 15 rated food businesses in Eaglestone. See every hygiene rating in Eaglestone →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
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