Dutson's Hot Bread Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Dutson's Hot Bread Shop 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 24 January 2025, 17 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: 7 Swinden Court, Heelands, MK13 7PN
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Dutson's Hot Bread Shop 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% | ← Dutson's Hot Bread Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dutson's Hot Bread Shop 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 Dutson's Hot Bread Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Afro Foods Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bradwell Village School (Roman Field School) School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bradwell Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Bradwell Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bradwell Common Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| City Discovery Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Central Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Dutson's Hot Bread Shop
What is Dutson's Hot Bread Shop's food hygiene rating?
Dutson's Hot Bread Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Dutson's Hot Bread Shop 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 Dutson's Hot Bread Shop last inspected?
Dutson's Hot Bread Shop was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Dutson's Hot Bread Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dutson's Hot Bread Shop 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 Dutson's Hot Bread Shop holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Dutson's Hot Bread Shop 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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