The Rub BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
The Rub BBQ holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 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: Unit W69 Mk Two Business Centre, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, MK2 3HU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rub BBQ sits behind roughly 1,754 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 362 | 16% | ← The Rub BBQ | |
| 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 235 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Rub BBQ 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 Rub BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enigma Catering Company Other catering premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bishop Parker RC School (St Pauls School) School/college/university | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bletchley Montessori and Day care Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Crosslinks Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bridge Academy South School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Rub BBQ
What is The Rub BBQ's food hygiene rating?
The Rub BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The Rub BBQ safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rub BBQ last inspected?
The Rub BBQ was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 The Rub BBQ?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rub BBQ compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,272 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while The Rub BBQ holds a 4. 362 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Rub BBQ 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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