Food hygiene ratings in Downley
There are 23 food businesses in Downley with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Buckinghamshire Council. A further 3 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Downley
55% of rated businesses in Downley hold the top score of 5, and 70% 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. Downley does worse, by 26 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 11 | 55% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 3 | 15% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 15% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 10% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Downley
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Chargos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 July 2025 |
| Codzillaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 March 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 Downley
How many food businesses in Downley have a hygiene rating?
23 food businesses in Downley have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Buckinghamshire Council. 20 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Downley?
55% of rated businesses in Downley 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 Downley?
3 food businesses in Downley 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 Downley?
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 519 places
- Aylesbury 466 places
- Amersham 145 places
- Chesham 138 places
- Beaconsfield 136 places
- Marlow 132 places
- Buckingham 106 places
- Gerrards Cross 81 places
Food businesses in Downley
- Bricklayers Arms 5 - Very good
- Chargos 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Chartwells at The Downley School 5 - Very good
- Chiltern Hills Montessori 5 - Very good
- Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery 5 - Very good
- Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery 5 - Very good
- Chiltern Wood School 5 - Very good
- Codzillaz 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Downley News And Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Drizzles and Sips Awaiting inspection
- Giant Pizza 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Rachel's Event Catering 5 - Very good
- Starlight On The Common 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Taipan 5 - Very good
- Tesco Express 5 - Very good
- The COOP 4 - Good
- The Downley After School Club 3 - Generally satisfactory
- The Heights 4 - Good
- The Le De Spencers Arms Awaiting inspection
- The Mowchak 3 - Generally satisfactory
- The Offy 5 - Very good
- The Orders Of St John Care Trust 5 - Very good
- Woodlands Pre-school Exempt
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.