Londis - BWS Greenway food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Londis - BWS Greenway 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 13 October 2023, 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: 3 Greenway Parade, Greenway, Chesham, HP5 2DA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Londis - BWS Greenway 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% | ← Londis - BWS Greenway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Londis - BWS Greenway 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 Londis - BWS Greenway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Ivingswood Academy School/college/university | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| The Belmont Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2015 |
| Chess Vale Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Asheridge Food Store / Nisa Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Reach Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| Shell Chesham Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Londis - BWS Greenway
What is Londis - BWS Greenway's food hygiene rating?
Londis - BWS Greenway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Londis - BWS Greenway 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 Londis - BWS Greenway last inspected?
Londis - BWS Greenway was last inspected on 13 October 2023, 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 Londis - BWS Greenway?
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 Londis - BWS Greenway compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Londis - BWS Greenway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Londis - BWS Greenway 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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