Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Milton Keynes
Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Westcroft Recreational Field, Cranborne Avenue, Westcroft, MK4 4GB
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge 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% | ← Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 362 | 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 235 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 Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge 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 Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns at Westcroft Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ducklings Preschool Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
Questions about Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge
What is Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge last inspected?
Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge?
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 Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,272 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Westcroft Larder and Community Fridge 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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