Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 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.
Address: Giffard Park Primary School, Broadway Avenue, Giffard Park, MK14 5PY
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) 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% | ← Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) 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 Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Briary Barn Catering (ITAS Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Community Fridge, The Little Bookshop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Brooksward School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2019 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bespoke Cakes by Lina Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering)
What is Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) last inspected?
Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) was last inspected on 24 April 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 Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) 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 Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) 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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