The MK Melting Pot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The MK Melting Pot 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 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 76 Pannier Place, Downs Barn, MK14 7QP
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The MK Melting Pot 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% | ← The MK Melting Pot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 MK Melting Pot 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 MK Melting Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Camphill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brooksward School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Caffe Ori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Buffalo Blaze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about The MK Melting Pot
What is The MK Melting Pot's food hygiene rating?
The MK Melting Pot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 2 December 2024.
Is The MK Melting Pot 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 MK Melting Pot last inspected?
The MK Melting Pot was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 MK Melting Pot?
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 MK Melting Pot 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 MK Melting Pot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The MK Melting Pot 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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