Wenzels food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Wenzels 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 2 February 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: Unit 1, 300 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1LJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Wenzels 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 | 527 | 13% | ← Wenzels | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wenzels 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 Wenzels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Food And Drinks Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Bees Knees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Carcass Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2018 |
| Bill's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Carrot And Coriander 2007 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
| Baxter Storey @ Hyundai Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Belle Vue PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2016 |
Questions about Wenzels
What is Wenzels's food hygiene rating?
Wenzels has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 2 February 2024.
Is Wenzels 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 Wenzels last inspected?
Wenzels was last inspected on 2 February 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 Wenzels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wenzels compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Wenzels holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Wenzels 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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