The Elgiva Theatre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
The Elgiva Theatre holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 September 2006, more than 19 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: St Marys Way, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1HR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Elgiva Theatre sits behind roughly 3,762 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ← The Elgiva Theatre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Elgiva Theatre 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 Elgiva Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Juicy Burgers Chesham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chesham Food and Wine Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2018 |
| Burger Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Broadway Newsagents Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2011 |
| Meat Masters Grocery Store Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Chesham Community Fridge Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Ollie Owl Day Nursery Chesham Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| Bubbles Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about The Elgiva Theatre
What is The Elgiva Theatre's food hygiene rating?
The Elgiva Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 September 2006.
Is The Elgiva Theatre safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Elgiva Theatre last inspected?
The Elgiva Theatre was last inspected on 27 September 2006, more than 19 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 The Elgiva Theatre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elgiva Theatre compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Elgiva Theatre holds a 3. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Elgiva Theatre 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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