The Fruity Farmer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
The Fruity Farmer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 June 2017, more than 9 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: Priors Wood House, Purse Lane, Stoke Goldington, MK16 8LW
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Fruity Farmer among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 77% | ← The Fruity Farmer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 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 Very 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 The Fruity Farmer 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 The Fruity Farmer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eakley Manor Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Eakley Manor Farm Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Stoke Goldington School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ben Howkins & Son Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2016 |
| Spinney Lodge Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2016 |
| Woad Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2016 |
| Grounds Cafe Salcey Forest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2022 |
| Hanslope 326 Club Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Fruity Farmer
What is The Fruity Farmer's food hygiene rating?
The Fruity Farmer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 7 June 2017.
Is The Fruity Farmer 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fruity Farmer last inspected?
The Fruity Farmer was last inspected on 7 June 2017, more than 9 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 The Fruity Farmer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Fruity Farmer 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 The Fruity Farmer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Fruity Farmer 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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