Waitrose
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Waitrose is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 3 Babbage Gate, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes, MK10 9SU, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Milton Keynes oversees 2,496 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Milton Keynes is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
- Address
- 3 Babbage Gate, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK10 9SU
- Local Authority
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 516876
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Waitrose?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Milton Keynes.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 2025-02-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Waitrose located?
Waitrose is located at 3 Babbage Gate, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes , MK10 9SU, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK10 postcode area.