Wolverton Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Wolverton Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 Glyn Square, Wolverton, MK12 5JQ
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Wolverton Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← Wolverton Supermarket | |
| 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 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 Wolverton Supermarket 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 Wolverton Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cafe Cleo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aradela Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bollywood Junction trading as Dilli Heart and Biryani Dum Takeaway/sandwich shop | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Brooklyn Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bushfield School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bushfield School (Shirley Sports) School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Wolverton Supermarket
What is Wolverton Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Wolverton Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 15 August 2023.
Is Wolverton Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wolverton Supermarket last inspected?
Wolverton Supermarket was last inspected on 15 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Wolverton Supermarket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wolverton Supermarket compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Wolverton Supermarket holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Wolverton Supermarket 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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