Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) 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 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 28 Buckingham Road, Bletchley, MK3 5HL
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) 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% | ← Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) 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 Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink@Holne Chase School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Club 124 MK LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
Questions about Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse)
What is Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse)'s food hygiene rating?
Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) 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 Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) last inspected?
Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) 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 Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) 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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