Lavendon General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Lavendon General Stores 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
The rating dates from 9 February 2018, more than 8 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: 15 High Street, Lavendon, MK46 4EX
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Lavendon General Stores 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% | ← Lavendon General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lavendon General Stores 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 Lavendon General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Birches Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Trifekka Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Lavendon Pavilion Pre-School Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Lavendon School (Trifekka) School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Lavendon Village Hall Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Horseshoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Lavendon General Stores
What is Lavendon General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lavendon General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 9 February 2018.
Is Lavendon General Stores 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 Lavendon General Stores last inspected?
Lavendon General Stores was last inspected on 9 February 2018, more than 8 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 Lavendon General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lavendon General Stores 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 Lavendon General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Lavendon General Stores 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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