The Kitchen Larder food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Kitchen Larder 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: 31 St Peters Court, High Street, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Kitchen Larder 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% | ← The Kitchen Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kitchen Larder 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 Kitchen Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Petite Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Mr Crusty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Brunch & Nunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about The Kitchen Larder
What is The Kitchen Larder's food hygiene rating?
The Kitchen Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Kitchen Larder 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 The Kitchen Larder last inspected?
The Kitchen Larder was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Kitchen Larder?
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 The Kitchen Larder compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Kitchen Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Kitchen Larder 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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