Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Costcutter 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: Costcutter was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 78-79 Shearmans, Fullers Slade, MK11 2BQ
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Costcutter among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 77% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Early Years Foundation Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Fairfields Primary School (Stir Food Limited) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Acorn Early Years Foundation Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Adorable Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 21 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Costcutter 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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