Springford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Springford holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the care premises and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 18 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: 106 Wycombe Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0EY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 3,999 rated places in Buckinghamshire score this low, about one in 129. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ← Springford | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 617 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Springford the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Springford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraguls Thai Mobile caterer | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| The Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2023 |
| Princes Risborough Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Princes Risborough Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2019 |
| Risborough Rangers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2018 |
| Impact Food Group At Princes Risborough School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Connexions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Bell Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
Questions about Springford
What is Springford's food hygiene rating?
Springford has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Springford safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Springford last inspected?
Springford was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 18 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 Springford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springford compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Springford holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Springford 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Buckinghamshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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