The Modern Milkman food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Guildford
The Modern Milkman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: 16 Slyfield Industrial Estate Westfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RR
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Modern Milkman among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The Modern Milkman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 The Modern Milkman 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 The Modern Milkman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bart's Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Bellfields Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Christopher Robin Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cleverchefs @ Burpham Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Weyfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Burpham Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Christ's College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bellfields Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Modern Milkman
What is The Modern Milkman's food hygiene rating?
The Modern Milkman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Modern Milkman 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Modern Milkman last inspected?
The Modern Milkman was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Modern Milkman?
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 The Modern Milkman compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Modern Milkman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Modern Milkman 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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