Benugo at John Lewis food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Benugo at John Lewis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Benugo at John Lewis was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Milton Keynes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Milton Keynes ratings →
Address: John Lewis Partnership, 11 Field Walk, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EP
How this rating has changed
Benugo at John Lewis was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Benugo at John Lewis among the 1,790 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,790 | 78% | ← Benugo at John Lewis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 354 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 113 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 221 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 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 Benugo at John Lewis 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 Benugo at John Lewis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Buffalo Blaze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Bills Milton Keynes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boss Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Benugo at John Lewis
What is Benugo at John Lewis's food hygiene rating?
Benugo at John Lewis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Benugo at John Lewis 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Benugo at John Lewis last inspected?
Benugo at John Lewis was last inspected on 14 July 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 Benugo at John Lewis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Benugo at John Lewis compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
78% of the 2,300 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Benugo at John Lewis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Benugo at John Lewis 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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