High Wycombe Food \& Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe Food \& Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: 180 Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2QA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts High Wycombe Food \& Wine 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% | ← High Wycombe Food \& Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 High Wycombe Food \& Wine 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 High Wycombe Food \& Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rizq Supermarket Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Cake House Bakery Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bassey Food Store Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2016 |
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about High Wycombe Food \& Wine
What is High Wycombe Food \& Wine's food hygiene rating?
High Wycombe Food \& Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 November 2025.
Is High Wycombe Food \& Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Wycombe Food \& Wine last inspected?
High Wycombe Food \& Wine was last inspected on 18 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 High Wycombe Food \& Wine?
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 High Wycombe Food \& Wine compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and High Wycombe Food \& Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects High Wycombe Food \& Wine 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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