Farthing Grove Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Farthing Grove Stores 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 13 January 2023, more than 3 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: 23 Farthing Grove, Netherfield, MK6 4JH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Farthing Grove Stores 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% | ← Farthing Grove Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Farthing Grove 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 Farthing Grove Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Asia Wok Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| BMI Saxon Clinic (Medirest Healthcare Compass Group) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Beanhill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Best Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bridge Academy Central School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Best Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Farthing Grove Stores
What is Farthing Grove Stores's food hygiene rating?
Farthing Grove Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 13 January 2023.
Is Farthing Grove Stores 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 Farthing Grove Stores last inspected?
Farthing Grove Stores was last inspected on 13 January 2023, more than 3 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 Farthing Grove Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farthing Grove 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, while Farthing Grove Stores holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Farthing Grove 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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