The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Belvedere Lane, Watling Street, MK17 9JH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) 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 Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) 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 Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbies Garden World/Food Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Bletchley Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bull & Butcher Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Capital Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aromas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Chip N Sail Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies)
What is The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies)'s food hygiene rating?
The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) last inspected?
The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) was last inspected on 29 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 The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies)?
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 Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) 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 Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Fruit and Veg Man (Dobbies) 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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