The Stables At Waddesdon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Stables At Waddesdon 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 28 November 2025, 7 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: Waddesdon Manor, Silk Street, Waddesdon, HP18 0JH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Stables At Waddesdon 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 Stables At Waddesdon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stables At Waddesdon 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 Stables At Waddesdon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| The Bow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Waddedson Hall Community Fridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Waddesdon Wednesday Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Five Arrows Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Waddesdon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering At Waddesdon Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Waddesdon C Of E School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about The Stables At Waddesdon
What is The Stables At Waddesdon's food hygiene rating?
The Stables At Waddesdon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 28 November 2025.
Is The Stables At Waddesdon 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 Stables At Waddesdon last inspected?
The Stables At Waddesdon was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Stables At Waddesdon?
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 Stables At Waddesdon compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Stables At Waddesdon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Stables At Waddesdon 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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