Bellus Stores & Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Buckinghamshire
Bellus Stores & Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2022, more than 3 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: 21 Totteridge Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7QD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Bellus Stores & Cafe among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Bellus Stores & Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 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 606 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 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 Bellus Stores & Cafe 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 Bellus Stores & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro @ Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Costcutter Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Archies Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Ash Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Complete Sports Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Baxter Storey @ Hyundai Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cater Link at Manor Farm Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Bellus Stores & Cafe
What is Bellus Stores & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bellus Stores & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 November 2022.
Is Bellus Stores & Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bellus Stores & Cafe last inspected?
Bellus Stores & Cafe was last inspected on 24 November 2022, more than 3 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 Bellus Stores & Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bellus Stores & Cafe compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bellus Stores & Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Bellus Stores & Cafe 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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