Gaia Care Homes Ltd. food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Gaia Care Homes Ltd. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Royston House, Thame Road, Longwick, HP27 9SW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Gaia Care Homes Ltd. 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% | ← Gaia Care Homes Ltd. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gaia Care Homes Ltd. 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 Gaia Care Homes Ltd., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Farm Gate Sales Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2008 |
| Tracey Mann Cakes Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2012 |
| Longwick Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2009 |
| The Old School House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2018 |
| Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Pasture Farm Juice Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Orchard View Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Gaia Care Homes Ltd.
What is Gaia Care Homes Ltd.'s food hygiene rating?
Gaia Care Homes Ltd. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Gaia Care Homes Ltd. 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gaia Care Homes Ltd. last inspected?
Gaia Care Homes Ltd. was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Gaia Care Homes Ltd.?
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 Gaia Care Homes Ltd. compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gaia Care Homes Ltd. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Gaia Care Homes Ltd. 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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