The Harrow Bishopstone food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Harrow Bishopstone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 27 Bishopstone, Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8SF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Harrow Bishopstone 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 Harrow Bishopstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 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 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 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 The Harrow Bishopstone 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 Harrow Bishopstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett's Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Buds That Blossom Aylesbury Limited School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ashmead Combined School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Go Play Holiday Club Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Connect Catering At Booker Park Community School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Good Shepherd Clubs Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Dawsons Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2017 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Harrow Bishopstone
What is The Harrow Bishopstone's food hygiene rating?
The Harrow Bishopstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 October 2025.
Is The Harrow Bishopstone 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Harrow Bishopstone last inspected?
The Harrow Bishopstone was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Harrow Bishopstone?
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 The Harrow Bishopstone compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Harrow Bishopstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Harrow Bishopstone 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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