Laithwaites Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Laithwaites Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 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: Laithwaites, 17 - 21 Gregories Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1HH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Laithwaites Wine 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% | ← Laithwaites Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 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 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 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 Laithwaites Wine 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 Laithwaites Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Post Office Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Kun Sing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| China Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2012 |
| Fego Beaconsfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2014 |
Questions about Laithwaites Wine
What is Laithwaites Wine's food hygiene rating?
Laithwaites Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 December 2022.
Is Laithwaites Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laithwaites Wine last inspected?
Laithwaites Wine was last inspected on 20 December 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 Laithwaites Wine?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laithwaites Wine compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Laithwaites Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Laithwaites Wine 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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