Giggling Squid food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Giggling Squid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 22 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Giggling Squid among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Giggling Squid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Giggling Squid 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 Giggling Squid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achimi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Livbetter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Old Town Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Due Forni Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beaconsfield Squash Club Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2015 |
| @homepizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Old Town Koko'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Giggling Squid
What is Giggling Squid's food hygiene rating?
Giggling Squid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 May 2023.
Is Giggling Squid 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Giggling Squid last inspected?
Giggling Squid was last inspected on 17 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Giggling Squid?
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 Giggling Squid compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Giggling Squid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Giggling Squid 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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