The Russell Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Russell Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 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: 2 Chalkshire Road, Butlers Cross, Buckinghamshire, HP17 0TS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Russell Arms 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% | ← The Russell Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Russell Arms 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 The Russell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesborough Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Chiltern Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2018 |
| Highfield Service Station -Gibbs Garages Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2016 |
| The Orders Of St John Care Trust Freemantle Court Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Griffin House School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Buckmoorend Farm Shop, Kitchen & Butchers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Russell Arms
What is The Russell Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Russell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 1 October 2024.
Is The Russell Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Russell Arms last inspected?
The Russell Arms was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 The Russell Arms?
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 The Russell Arms compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Russell Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Russell Arms 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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