Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Feathers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2023, 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: The Feathers Public House, High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Feathers sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← Feathers | |
| 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 604 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Feathers 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 Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durans Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Merlins Cave Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Chalfont St Giles Village Schools \& Nursery School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| All Together Community Fridge Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
| Chalfont St Giles Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2009 |
| Chalfont St Giles Youth Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2012 |
Questions about Feathers
What is Feathers's food hygiene rating?
Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 July 2023.
Is Feathers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Feathers last inspected?
Feathers was last inspected on 4 July 2023, 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 Feathers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Feathers compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Feathers holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Feathers 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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