Chesham Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Chesham Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2018, more than 7 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: Broadway Baptist Church Courtyard, The Broadway, Chesham, HP5 1EG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Chesham Community Fridge 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% | ← Chesham Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 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 606 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 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 Chesham Community Fridge 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 Chesham Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Newsagents Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2011 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Burger Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Chesham Food and Wine Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2018 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Chesham Community Fridge
What is Chesham Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Chesham Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 December 2018.
Is Chesham Community Fridge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chesham Community Fridge last inspected?
Chesham Community Fridge was last inspected on 12 December 2018, more than 7 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 Chesham Community Fridge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chesham Community Fridge compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chesham Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chesham Community Fridge 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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