European Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
European Food Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: 138 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2RS
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts European Food Centre 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% | ← European Food Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 European Food Centre 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 European Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 124 MK LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Dessert Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Caketastic Ltd Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Captain Ridley's Shooting Party Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about European Food Centre
What is European Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
European Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 27 October 2025.
Is European Food Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was European Food Centre last inspected?
European Food Centre was last inspected on 27 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 European Food Centre?
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 European Food Centre 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 European Food Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects European Food Centre 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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Understanding this rating
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European Food Centre is one of 280 rated food businesses in Bletchley. See every hygiene rating in Bletchley →
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