Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
Royal British Legion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 May 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: Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 6PU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal British Legion 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% | ← Royal British Legion | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeys Primary School (Dolce Ltd) School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Abbeys Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Buttons Pre-School Abbeys Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| AHR Homes Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bletchley House (Gold Care Homes) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Acorn Early Years Foundation Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School (EB's Catering) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Royal British Legion
What is Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Royal British Legion 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal British Legion last inspected?
Royal British Legion was last inspected on 14 May 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 Royal British Legion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Royal British Legion 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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