Desai Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Desai Grocers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2024, 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: 27 Edison Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8TE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Desai Grocers sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Desai Grocers | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Desai Grocers 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 Desai Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Tuck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| China Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Aylesbury Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2006 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Esquires Coffee At Lucas Furniture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| AVA Primary Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Berryfields Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Desai Grocers
What is Desai Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Desai Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Desai Grocers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Desai Grocers last inspected?
Desai Grocers was last inspected on 5 March 2024, 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 Desai Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desai Grocers compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Desai Grocers holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Desai Grocers 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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