Downs Barn Kebabs food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Milton Keynes
Downs Barn Kebabs 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 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Trading Location Blacksmith Arms Downs Barn Boulevard Milton Keynes
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Downs Barn Kebabs 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% | ← Downs Barn Kebabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 362 | 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 235 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 Downs Barn Kebabs 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 Downs Barn Kebabs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksward School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Caffe Ori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Camphill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Camphill Communities Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Buffalo Blaze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Downs Barn Kebabs
What is Downs Barn Kebabs's food hygiene rating?
Downs Barn Kebabs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Downs Barn Kebabs 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 Downs Barn Kebabs last inspected?
Downs Barn Kebabs was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Downs Barn Kebabs?
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 Downs Barn Kebabs compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,272 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Downs Barn Kebabs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Downs Barn Kebabs 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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