Portfields Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Portfields Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 January 2026, 6 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: 33 Portfields Road, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8BL
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Portfields Local sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 362 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ← Portfields Local | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Portfields Local 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 Portfields Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Castlemead Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Fara's Luxurious Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Bespoke Cakes by Lina Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Apollonia Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Portfields Local
What is Portfields Local's food hygiene rating?
Portfields Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Milton Keynes Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Portfields Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Portfields Local last inspected?
Portfields Local was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Portfields Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portfields Local compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,272 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Portfields Local holds a 3. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Portfields Local 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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Portfields Local is one of 115 rated food businesses in Newport Pagnell. See every hygiene rating in Newport Pagnell →
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