Dessert Island food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Dessert Island holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: 116-118 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2RU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Dessert Island 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% | ← Dessert Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dessert Island 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 Dessert Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Club 124 MK LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Caketastic Ltd Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Captain Ridley's Shooting Party Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Dessert Island
What is Dessert Island's food hygiene rating?
Dessert Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Dessert Island 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dessert Island last inspected?
Dessert Island was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Dessert Island?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dessert Island 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 Dessert Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Dessert Island 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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