Hings Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Hings Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 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: 16 Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8BR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Hings Kitchen among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Hings Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 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 606 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 Hings Kitchen 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 Hings Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2014 |
| Buttermilk Cafe & Desserts Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2013 |
| Karak Chaii Gerrards Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Lucca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Everyman Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Hings Kitchen
What is Hings Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Hings Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Hings Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hings Kitchen last inspected?
Hings Kitchen was last inspected on 15 November 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 Hings Kitchen?
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 Hings Kitchen compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hings Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Hings Kitchen 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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