The Shoulder of Mutton

Calverton

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Shoulder of Mutton scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Shoulder of Mutton, from November 2018 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Shoulder of Mutton.

Food hygiene rating history for The Shoulder of Mutton
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 November 2018	5 / 5	Very good
13 November 2025	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Shoulder of Mutton in Calverton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Lower Weald To Calverton Road,
Calverton,
Milton Keynes,
MK19 6ED

The Shoulder of Mutton Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Shoulder of Mutton. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Shoulder of Mutton?

Food hygiene at The Shoulder of Mutton is inspected by Milton Keynes, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Shoulder of Mutton

What is The Shoulder of Mutton’s food hygiene rating?

The Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 November 2025.

When was The Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?

The Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected by Milton Keynes on 13 November 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.