Larder Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
Larder Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Wavendon Business Park, Ortensia Drive, Wavendon Gate, MK17 8LX
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Larder Cafe among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 77% | ← Larder Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 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 Larder Cafe 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 Larder Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doms Doorsteps Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Chinese Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Climb Quest & Base Camp Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Larder Cafe
What is Larder Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Larder Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Larder Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Larder Cafe last inspected?
Larder Cafe was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Larder Cafe?
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 Larder Cafe 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 Larder Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Larder Cafe 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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