Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Milton Keynes
Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook 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
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 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: Linceslade Grove, Loughton, MK5 8DL
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook 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% | ← Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook 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 Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becket House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| ABR Station Xpress Ltd Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Be At One Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook
What is Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook's food hygiene rating?
Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook 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 Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook last inspected?
Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook?
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 Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook 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 Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Community Larder at the Grumpy Cook 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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