Thyme for food food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Milton Keynes
Thyme for food 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 26 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Trading Location Goulds Close Bletchley Milton Keynes
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Thyme for food 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% | ← Thyme for food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Thyme for food 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 Thyme for food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHR Homes Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Abbeys Primary School (Dolce Ltd) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Abbeys Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Buttons Pre-School Abbeys Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bletchley House (Gold Care Homes) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Thyme for food
What is Thyme for food's food hygiene rating?
Thyme for food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 26 October 2024.
Is Thyme for food 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 Thyme for food last inspected?
Thyme for food was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 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 Thyme for food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thyme for food 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 Thyme for food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Thyme for food 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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