Browns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Browns 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 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 312 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Browns 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% | ← Browns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Browns 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 Browns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Blossom Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bannatyne's Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| 5 on it Foundation Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at MK Central Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about Browns
What is Browns's food hygiene rating?
Browns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Browns 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 Browns last inspected?
Browns was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Browns?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns 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 Browns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Browns 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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