AJ World Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
AJ World Foods 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 1 May 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: 67 High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts AJ World Foods 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% | ← AJ World Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 617 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 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 AJ World Foods 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 AJ World Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI Town Centre Store Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Fireaway Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Aylesbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| DevineXL Afroshop Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Bing Gu Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about AJ World Foods
What is AJ World Foods's food hygiene rating?
AJ World Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 1 May 2024.
Is AJ World Foods 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 AJ World Foods last inspected?
AJ World Foods was last inspected on 1 May 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 AJ World Foods?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ World Foods compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and AJ World Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects AJ World Foods 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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