The Residence Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The Residence Bar & Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 May 2025, 13 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: Metropolitan House, 1-2 Rillaton Walk, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2FZ
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Residence Bar & Kitchen 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% | ← The Residence Bar & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Residence Bar & Kitchen 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 Residence Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Be At One Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Blossom Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| 5 on it Foundation Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at MK Central Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bannatyne's Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about The Residence Bar & Kitchen
What is The Residence Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Residence Bar & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 27 May 2025.
Is The Residence Bar & Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Residence Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
The Residence Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 Residence Bar & Kitchen?
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 Residence Bar & Kitchen 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 The Residence Bar & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Residence Bar & Kitchen 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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