Planet Refill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Planet Refill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 December 2021, more than 4 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: 8 Hillcrest Rise, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1SL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Planet Refill 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% | ← Planet Refill | |
| 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 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 Planet Refill 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 Planet Refill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunc Manufacturers/packers | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ashridge Delicious Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Munchie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Direct Pizza Company Also T/A The House Of Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Shell Buckingham Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Cafe At Tesco Buckingham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Planet Refill
What is Planet Refill's food hygiene rating?
Planet Refill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 1 December 2021.
Is Planet Refill 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Planet Refill last inspected?
Planet Refill was last inspected on 1 December 2021, more than 4 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 Planet Refill?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Planet Refill compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Planet Refill holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Planet Refill 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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