The North Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The North Star holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 63 - 67 Thorney Mill Road, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 9AH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The North Star 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 North Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The North Star 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 North Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cafe O Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Best Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Bean There Drank That Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Adult Education School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2008 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about The North Star
What is The North Star's food hygiene rating?
The North Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The North Star 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The North Star last inspected?
The North Star was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 North Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The North Star compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The North Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The North Star 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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Understanding this rating
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The North Star is one of 41 rated food businesses in Iver. See every hygiene rating in Iver →
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