Linford Grange Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Linford Grange Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: The Beeches, 16 Lakes Lane, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8HP
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Linford Grange Residential Home 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% | ← Linford Grange Residential Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Linford Grange Residential Home 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 Linford Grange Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemead Court Care Home Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Kolkata Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Fara's Luxurious Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Apollonia Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coachmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Market Hill Greengrocers Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
Questions about Linford Grange Residential Home
What is Linford Grange Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Linford Grange Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Linford Grange Residential Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linford Grange Residential Home last inspected?
Linford Grange Residential Home was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Linford Grange Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Linford Grange Residential Home 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 Linford Grange Residential Home holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Linford Grange Residential Home 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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