The Spindle & Thread food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Spindle & Thread holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bellfield Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5HP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Spindle & Thread among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Spindle & Thread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Spindle & Thread none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Spindle & Thread, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2016 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2023 |
| Caribbean Hairoon Elderly Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Clip N Climb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Spindle & Thread
What is The Spindle & Thread's food hygiene rating?
The Spindle & Thread has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The Spindle & Thread safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spindle & Thread last inspected?
The Spindle & Thread was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spindle & Thread?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spindle & Thread compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Spindle & Thread is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Spindle & Thread and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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