Simply Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Buckinghamshire
Simply Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: 20 Eastfield Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Simply Local 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% | ← Simply Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Simply Local 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 Simply Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bens Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| B H Dhariwal Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Burnham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Applegarth Res Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Burnham Working Mens Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Cafe at Burnham Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Beeches Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Burnham's Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Simply Local
What is Simply Local's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Simply Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simply Local last inspected?
Simply Local was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Simply Local?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Local compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Simply Local 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Simply Local is one of 79 rated food businesses in Burnham. See every hygiene rating in Burnham →
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