Food Hygiene Ratings in Buckinghamshire

4,604 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.8% rated "very good".

4,604
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
34
Rated 0 or 1
80.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good80.8%3,246
Good13.2%530
Satisfactory4.1%165
Improvement Needed1.0%42
Major Improvement0.8%32
Urgent Improvement0.0%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen89819.5%
Other catering premises80117.4%
Retailers - other73616.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub4169.0%
Caring Premises4048.8%
School/college/university4048.8%
Mobile caterer3196.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop3186.9%

Food hygiene ratings in Buckinghamshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 4,604 registered food businesses for Buckinghamshire. Of these, 4,017 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 34 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Mokarram BrothersHP5 3EZ0Mar 16, 2026
Wycombe Fresh FishHP13 6RN0Jun 10, 2026
Aujla Food And WineHP11 1DB1Dec 28, 2024
Aylesbury GrillHP20 2JA1Oct 07, 2025
Beijing Gourmet CheshamHP5 1ES1May 20, 2026
Brazil's KitchenHP5 1HG1Feb 18, 2026
Brown SugarHP5 1EG1Apr 21, 2026
Chesham TandooriHP5 3DX1May 20, 2026
Cod & FryHP11 1TA1Oct 15, 2025
Eat NuaHP11 1NT1Mar 06, 2026
Esquires Coffee BuckinghamMK18 1HE1Apr 21, 2026
Four FeathersSL0 9AE1May 29, 2026
Giant PizzaHP13 5UW1Jun 02, 2026
Haddenham Post OfficeHP17 8LG1Mar 02, 2026
Haddenham Post Office & Convenience StoreHP17 8LG1Jul 08, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Buckinghamshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 3,246 food businesses in Buckinghamshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Buckinghamshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Buckinghamshire?+

Inspection frequency in Buckinghamshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies