The Barn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
The Barn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 November 2023, 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: The Barn, Primrose Road, Bradwell, MK13 9AT
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barn sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← The Barn | |
| 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 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 Barn 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 Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Bradwell Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bradwell Village School (Roman Field School) School/college/university | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| City Discovery Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Central Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Adam Afro Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Blerrie Lekker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bradwell Abbey Service Station (BP) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Barn
What is The Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Barn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 8 November 2023.
Is The Barn 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn last inspected?
The Barn was last inspected on 8 November 2023, 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 The Barn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while The Barn holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Barn 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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