Londis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Londis 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: Fitch's Service Centre, Amersham Road, Chesham, HP5 1NQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis 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 | 529 | 13% | ← Londis | |
| 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 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 Londis 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Bois Manor Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ambito Birchwood Caring Premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bucks MIND Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2012 |
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Chesham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Londis
What is Londis's food hygiene rating?
Londis has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Londis 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 Londis last inspected?
Londis was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Londis?
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 Londis compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Londis holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Londis 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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