Food hygiene ratings in Amersham
There are 148 food businesses in Amersham with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Buckinghamshire Council. A further 14 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Amersham
69% of rated businesses in Amersham hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Buckinghamshire as a whole, 81% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Amersham does worse, by 12 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 93 | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 30 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Amersham
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The Saracens Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| Amersham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 November 2025 |
| Veg Chennai Srilalitha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Amersham
How many food businesses in Amersham have a hygiene rating?
148 food businesses in Amersham have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Buckinghamshire Council. 134 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Amersham?
69% of rated businesses in Amersham hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Amersham?
3 food businesses in Amersham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Amersham?
Environmental health officers at Buckinghamshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Buckinghamshire
- High Wycombe 510 places
- Aylesbury 460 places
- Chesham 138 places
- Marlow 132 places
- Beaconsfield 131 places
- Buckingham 106 places
- Gerrards Cross 83 places
- Burnham 79 places
Food businesses in Amersham
- A Little Street Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Acre Wood Nursery School 4 - Good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- All Kids Active LTD Awaiting inspection
- Ambers Of Amersham 5 - Very good
- Amersham & District Community Association Exempt
- Amersham ABC 4 - Good
- Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club 5 - Very good
- Amersham and Chiltern Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Amersham Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Amersham Fish Bar 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Amersham Multi Trade Centre 5 - Very good
- Amersham Town Football Club 5 - Very good
- Anri Convenience Store / Ivy Store 4 - Good
- Aspens Services Ltd at Dr Challoners Grammar School 4 - Good
- Avenue Stores 5 - Very good
- Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club Exempt
- Barracuda 4 - Good
- Belly Busters 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Boot and Slipper 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- BP Connect 5 - Very good
- Burgermia Awaiting inspection
- Busy Living Ltd at Chestnut Lane School 5 - Very good
- Cafe Amersham at Amersham School 5 - Very good
- Caffe Nero 5 - Very good
- Cake Box 5 - Very good
- Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Chiltern Place 5 - Very good
- Chalfont Oriental 4 - Good
- Chartwells at Heatherton House School 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.