The Three Locks Farm food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Buckinghamshire
The Three Locks Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2019, 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: Partridge Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9BH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Three Locks Farm 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 Three Locks Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Locks Farm 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 Three Locks Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2015 |
| Celias Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Great Brickhill Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Little Ashes Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Deli Delivered Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Leighton Forest Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Leighton Buzzard Golf Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Knolls Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Three Locks Farm
What is The Three Locks Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Three Locks Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 January 2019.
Is The Three Locks Farm 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Locks Farm last inspected?
The Three Locks Farm was last inspected on 17 January 2019, 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 The Three Locks Farm?
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 Three Locks Farm compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Locks Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Three Locks Farm 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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