Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park 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 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Broadway Avenue, Giffard Park, MK14 5PY
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park 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% | ← Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park 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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park
What is Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park's food hygiene rating?
Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park 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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park last inspected?
Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park?
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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park 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 Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park 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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