Ambito Birchwood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Ambito Birchwood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2022, 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: Birchwood, Fullers Close, Chesham, HP5 1DP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Ambito Birchwood 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% | ← Ambito Birchwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ambito Birchwood 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 Ambito Birchwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Bois Manor Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bucks MIND Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2012 |
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chesham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Ambito Birchwood
What is Ambito Birchwood's food hygiene rating?
Ambito Birchwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 September 2022.
Is Ambito Birchwood 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ambito Birchwood last inspected?
Ambito Birchwood was last inspected on 29 September 2022, 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 Ambito Birchwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ambito Birchwood compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ambito Birchwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Ambito Birchwood 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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