The Patch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Patch 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 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Johns Lane Farm, Johns Lane, Ashley Green, HP5 3PT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Patch 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% | ← The Patch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Patch 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 Patch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Charles PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Berkhamsted Pre-Prep Haresfoot Campus Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Kilfillan House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Branch Cafe at The House Of Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Egerton Rothesay School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Ashlyns Care Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Fledglings Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about The Patch
What is The Patch's food hygiene rating?
The Patch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Patch 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 The Patch last inspected?
The Patch was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Patch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Patch compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Patch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Patch 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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