Matilda's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Matilda's 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 8 January 2024, more than 2 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: 30 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AU
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Matilda's among the 3,226 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Matilda's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Matilda's 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 Matilda's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Lunch Club Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| New Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Wild Rose Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Fan Fan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Great Missenden & District Society Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2016 |
| The Sam'wich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Great Missenden Fish & Mangal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Matilda's
What is Matilda's's food hygiene rating?
Matilda's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 January 2024.
Is Matilda's 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 Matilda's last inspected?
Matilda's was last inspected on 8 January 2024, more than 2 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 Matilda's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Matilda's compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Matilda's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Matilda's 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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