The Black Box MK Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Milton Keynes
The Black Box MK Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: Milton Keynes Cookery School The Old Granary Brooklands Farm, Newport Road Brooklands Farm, Broughton, MK16 0HU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Black Box MK Ltd 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 Black Box MK Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Black Box MK Ltd 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 Black Box MK Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 3stax Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Brooklands Farm School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Broughton Fields Primary School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Cakes N Bakes By Sana Other catering premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Buttons Pre-School Brooklands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Broughton & MK Parish Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Chipmonks Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
Questions about The Black Box MK Ltd
What is The Black Box MK Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Black Box MK Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Black Box MK Ltd 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Box MK Ltd last inspected?
The Black Box MK Ltd was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Black Box MK Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Box MK Ltd 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 Black Box MK Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Black Box MK Ltd 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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