Hodge Lea Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Hodge Lea Food & Wine 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 15 December 2017, 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: 11 Brookside, Hodge Lea, MK12 6JP
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Hodge Lea Food & Wine 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% | ← Hodge Lea Food & Wine | |
| 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 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 Hodge Lea Food & Wine 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 Hodge Lea Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackened Sun Brewing Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Bradwell Abbey Service Station (BP) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bazaar Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Blerrie Lekker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| City Discovery Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Central Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bushfield School (Shirley Sports) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bushfield School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Hodge Lea Food & Wine
What is Hodge Lea Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Hodge Lea Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 15 December 2017.
Is Hodge Lea Food & Wine 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 Hodge Lea Food & Wine last inspected?
Hodge Lea Food & Wine was last inspected on 15 December 2017, 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 Hodge Lea Food & Wine?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hodge Lea Food & Wine 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 Hodge Lea Food & Wine holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Hodge Lea Food & Wine 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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