Chiltern Velo Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Chiltern Velo Cafe 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 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Chiltern Velo Cafe, Hawridge Common, Hawridge, HP5 2UQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Chiltern Velo Cafe 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% | ← Chiltern Velo Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chiltern Velo 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 Chiltern Velo Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The Village Nursery Bellingdon Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| The General Store Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Champneys Health Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Blue Ball Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| White Lion PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| The Patch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| JG & BM Newman Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 August 2016 |
Questions about Chiltern Velo Cafe
What is Chiltern Velo Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chiltern Velo Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Chiltern Velo 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chiltern Velo Cafe last inspected?
Chiltern Velo Cafe was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Chiltern Velo 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 Chiltern Velo Cafe compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chiltern Velo Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chiltern Velo 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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