Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall 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 19 October 2024, 20 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: Dobbies Garden Centre, Belvedere Lane, Bow Brickhill, MK17 9JH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall 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% | ← Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall 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 Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bull & Butcher Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Capital Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aromas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Chip N Sail Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Baxter Storey TSYS Milton Keynes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall
What is Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall's food hygiene rating?
Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 19 October 2024.
Is Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall 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 Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall last inspected?
Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall was last inspected on 19 October 2024, 20 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 Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall?
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 Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall 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 Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall 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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