Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Buckinghamshire
Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: Greenacres, 13 Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 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% | ← Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 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 Howe & Co Van 66 & 99, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe & Co Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Howe & Co Van 22 & 55 Also T/A KJs Burgers And Bangers Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Howe & Co Van 77 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Fledglings Montessori Preschool School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 December 2024 |
| Horwood House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bolero Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Howe & Co Van 66 & 99
What is Howe & Co Van 66 & 99's food hygiene rating?
Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 last inspected?
Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 was last inspected on 18 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 Howe & Co Van 66 & 99?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 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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