Smith & Clay food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Smith & Clay 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 30 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: 6 Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JN
How this rating has changed
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Smith & Clay among the 3,260 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← Smith & Clay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Smith & Clay 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 Smith & Clay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham News Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Meadow Row Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Prego Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Smarts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Gazzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Mey Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Sabits Off Licence Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2012 |
| Cheng Du Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Smith & Clay
What is Smith & Clay's food hygiene rating?
Smith & Clay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Smith & Clay 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 Smith & Clay last inspected?
Smith & Clay was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 Smith & Clay?
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 Smith & Clay compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Smith & Clay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Smith & Clay 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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Smith & Clay is one of 106 rated food businesses in Buckingham. See every hygiene rating in Buckingham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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