Stag And Huntsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Stag And Huntsman holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: The Stag And Huntsman, Rectory Hill, Hambleden, RG9 6RP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Stag And Huntsman sits behind roughly 3,756 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ← Stag And Huntsman | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stag And Huntsman 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 Stag And Huntsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleden Village Stores Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hambleden Wild Game Larder Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Henley Business School - University Of Reading School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Stag And Huntsman
What is Stag And Huntsman's food hygiene rating?
Stag And Huntsman has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Stag And Huntsman safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stag And Huntsman last inspected?
Stag And Huntsman was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Stag And Huntsman?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stag And Huntsman compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Stag And Huntsman holds a 3. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Stag And Huntsman 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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