Wolf Down food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Buckinghamshire
Wolf Down holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 May 2023, 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: The Antelope, Church Square, High Wycombe, HP11 2BN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Wolf Down 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% | ← Wolf Down | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wolf Down 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 Wolf Down, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| B'Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| All Stars Pre-School Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Charlies Kebabs - KBZ 6808 Mobile caterer | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Coco's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Delikatesy Smaczek Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Wolf Down
What is Wolf Down's food hygiene rating?
Wolf Down has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 May 2023.
Is Wolf Down 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wolf Down last inspected?
Wolf Down was last inspected on 4 May 2023, 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 Wolf Down?
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 Wolf Down compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wolf Down is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Wolf Down 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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